Hexagram For Decrease
Copy and paste the hexagram for decrease symbol ䷨ (U+4DE8) instantly. Part of the Yijing Hexagram Symbols Unicode block.
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Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Hexagram For Decrease
- Unicode Block
- Yijing Hexagram Symbols
- Code Point
- U+4DE8
The Hexagram For Decrease (䷨) is a Unicode character assigned to the Yijing Hexagram Symbols block at code point U+4DE8. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The hexagram for decrease symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.
How to Use
- 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy ䷨ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
䷨in your code - 4.For CSS, use
\4DE8with the content property
Understanding Hexagram For Decrease
The hexagram for decrease (䷨), registered at U+4DE8 in the Yijing Hexagram Symbols block, is one of the many characters that make digital typography expressive and precise. Its standardized encoding means that any system supporting Unicode can display it faithfully without requiring special fonts or plugins.
The hexadecimal value 4DE8 places this character at decimal position 19944 in the Unicode table. In UTF-8, it is encoded in three bytes, which affects storage considerations when this character appears frequently in a document. For web use, the HTML entity ䷨ provides a reliable fallback when direct character insertion is not possible.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "hexagram for," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.