❤‍🩹

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.