Punctuation & Symbol Names
A reference list of common punctuation marks and special characters with their English names, Chinese names, and Unicode code points. Click any symbol to copy it to your clipboard.
FAQ
Q: What is Unicode?
A: Unicode is an international standard for encoding text. Each character is assigned a unique code point (e.g., U+002E for a period). Unicode covers virtually all writing systems and symbols used worldwide.
Q: How do I type special symbols?
A: On Windows, hold Alt and type the decimal code on the numpad. On Mac, use the Character Viewer (Ctrl+Cmd+Space). You can also copy symbols directly from this page.
Q: What is the difference between a hyphen, en dash, and em dash?
A: A hyphen (-) connects compound words. An en dash (–) shows ranges (e.g., pages 10–20). An em dash (—) marks a strong break in a sentence — like this.