tiger face
A close-up of a tiger's face, shown from the front with stripes, pointed ears, and sometimes whiskers visible.
There are different emoji meanings for tiger face in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often associated with power, danger, and solitary strength (e.g., 'tiger mom' for a strict parent, 'eye of the tiger').
- East Asian culture
- In Chinese culture, the tiger is one of the 12 zodiac animals and symbolizes bravery, strength, and exorcising evil. It's often seen as a protective and benevolent symbol despite its ferocity. In some cultures, it can also represent royalty or divinity.