💝
heart with ribbon
Unicode: 1F49D
Description
A pink, white, and yellow heart shape resembling a flower or a bouquet, often stylized.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > heart
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents love, affection, beauty, or a gesture of romance and appreciation.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), representing a decorative heart that is often interpreted as a flower or a bouquet, symbolizing beauty and affection.
Usage Examples
- Expressing love or romance: 'Thinking of you ❤️💐'
- Celebrating an anniversary or special occasion: 'Happy anniversary! ❤️💐'
- Referring to flowers or a bouquet: 'Got these beautiful flowers today! ❤️💐'
- Showing appreciation: 'Thank you for everything! ❤️💐'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used to express love, friendship, or a gesture of giving flowers. Can sometimes be associated with weddings or celebrations.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, frequently used for romantic gestures or expressing gratitude and admiration.