brain
Unicode: 1F9E0
Description
A brown brain, typically depicted as a realistic representation of the human brain with its characteristic folds and grooves.
Group:
People & Body > body-parts
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents intelligence, thought, knowledge, brilliance, and mental processes. Can also symbolize a mastermind or someone who is very smart.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 8.0 (2015). It was added as part of an effort to include more anatomical and scientific representations, filling a gap for expressing intellect and thought.
Usage Examples
- Expressing intelligence: 'That's a brilliant idea! 🧠'
- Talking about thinking: 'Let me think about that for a moment. 🧠'
- Referring to science or study: 'Studying for my biology exam 🧠'
- Calling someone smart: 'You're a genius! 🧠'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with intelligence, learning, problem-solving, and scientific thinking. Often used in academic or intellectual contexts.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with intelligence and wisdom. Can also imply 'using one's head' or 'thinking carefully'.