butterfly
A close-up depiction of a butterfly, often with blue, purple, or pink wings, sometimes featuring antenna, poised as if in mid-flight.
There are different emoji meanings for butterfly in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often associated with beauty, nature, spring, transcendence, and as a symbol of the soul or rebirth.
- East Asian culture
- In some cultures, it can symbolize love (e.g., Chinese folklore 'Butterfly Lovers'), good fortune, or longevity. In others, it might be associated with spirits or the afterlife.