❤🩹
mending heart
Unicode: 2764 200D 1FA79
Description
A heart symbol with a bandaged appearance, signifying mending or recovery.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > heart
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Typically represents healing, recovery, sympathy, or overcoming a setback.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 15.0 (2022), reflecting the increasing need for symbols to convey healing and empathy in digital communication. It quickly gained popularity as a visual representation of recovery.
Usage Examples
- Wishing someone well: 'Hope you feel better soon! ❤️🩹'
- Recovering from a challenge: 'Slowly but surely getting back on track. ❤️🩹'
- Expressing support for someone going through a tough time: 'Thinking of you. ❤️🩹'
- Mending a relationship: 'Let's heal and move forward. ❤️🩹'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to express mending a broken heart, recovering from illness, or repairing a relationship.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, emphasizing recovery and resilience in personal or emotional contexts.