grey heart
Unicode: 1FA76
Description
A pink or red heart, sometimes depicted as three-dimensional or slightly glossy, symbolizing affection, love, or deep admiration.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > heart
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents classic love, affection, warmth, and strong emotional connection. Can also signify friendship, romance, solidarity, and gratitude.
Backstory
The heart symbol itself has ancient origins, appearing in art and literature for centuries to represent love and life. The ❤️ emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010) as a direct digital representation of this universal symbol for love, becoming one of the most frequently used emojis globally.
Usage Examples
- Expressing romantic love: 'I love you so much ❤️'
- Showing appreciation: 'Thank you for your help ❤️'
- Indicating friendship: 'So good to see you, friend! ❤️'
- Responding positively: 'Sounds good! ❤️'
- Wishing good luck: 'Good luck with your exam! ❤️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Universally recognized as a symbol of love, romance, and Valentine's Day. Used for romantic relationships, familial love, and strong platonic friendships.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, but sometimes used with less romantic intensity, for general appreciation or cuteness. Can be used in 'aegyo' contexts (cute display of affection).
Global usage:
Highly recognized across cultures as a positive symbol of positive emotions.