mending heart
Unicode: 2764 FE0F 200D 1FA79
Description
A heart on fire, representing intense or burning love and passion.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > heart
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents passionate love, strong desire, intense affection, or being 'on fire' with emotion for someone or something.
Backstory
The 'Heart on Fire' emoji combines the classic 'Red Heart' (❤️) with the 'Fire' (🔥) emoji using a Zero Width Joiner (ZWJ). It was introduced as part of Unicode 13.0 in 2020. This combination visually represents a love that is fervent, all-consuming, or intensely passionate, building on the existing symbolism of the red heart.
Usage Examples
- Expressing passionate love: 'I love you to the moon and back! ❤️🔥'
- Showing intense desire for something: 'I need that dress! ❤️🔥'
- Describing a 'hot' new song/album: 'This new track is pure fire! ❤️🔥'
- Displaying infatuation or a strong crush: 'He has my heart on fire! ❤️🔥'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to express passionate romance, deep crushes, or being extremely fond of someone.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, often signifying intense love or desire, sometimes with a more dramatic or over-the-top connotation. Could also imply something is 'lit' or exciting.