🫨
shaking face
Unicode: 1FAE8
Description
A brown or grey rock with a rough and rugged texture.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > face-neutral-skeptical
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents stability, strength, permanence, or something unmoving. Can also denote a challenge, obstacle, or geology.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 13.0 in 2020. It fills a common need for representing natural elements and landscapes in digital communication, especially in contexts related to travel, geology, or outdoor activities.
Usage Examples
- Talking about nature: 'Going hiking in the mountains today ⛰️🪨'
- Describing something stable: 'Our new team is solid as a rock 🪨'
- Referring to an obstacle: 'Another rock in the road, but we'll get through it 🪨'
- Geology or science: 'Studying different types of rocks 🔬🪨'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with nature, hiking, or resilience. Can be used metaphorically for a strong, reliable person ('solid as a rock').
East Asian culture:
May be used in contexts related to Zen gardens, mountains, or natural landscapes. Can also imply steadfastness or traditional values.