0x2614

0x2614 refers to the Unicode code point U+2614, which sits in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. Its formal name is UMBRELLA WITH RAIN DROPS, though it is commonly described in text as “Umbrella with Rain Drops.” The character is typically rendered as the symbol ☔ and is widely recognized as a pictograph representing rain.

Appearance and usage: The glyph shows an umbrella angled slightly to the side with raindrops falling around it. In digital text, it is used as a weather symbol or to convey rainy conditions, and it appears in messaging, user interfaces, and documentation as either a simple emblem or a color emoji depending on platform. On many systems, the character has emoji presentation by default, while some environments may display a monochrome version. Users can influence presentation by applying variation selectors to request text or emoji styling.

Encoding and compatibility: U+2614 is a universal character encoded in UTF-8, UTF-16, and UTF-32 like other Unicode code points. It is supported by modern fonts and operating systems, and is included in the standard emoji set on platforms that render emoji icons. As with other symbols in the block, rendering may vary between plain text glyphs and colorful emoji styles across devices and applications.

Summary: U+2614 (0x2614) is the umbrella-with-rain-drops symbol used to denote rain in text and graphical interfaces. It functions as both a standard symbol and an emoji-capable character, with presentation that can shift between text-like and emoji forms.