lion
Unicode: 1F981
Description
A majestic lion, depicted as a 황색 or brownish-yellow cat with a shaggy mane around its head.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-mammal
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents strength, courage, royalty, leadership, and wisdom. Can also symbolize fierceness or pride.
Backstory
The Lion emoji was approved as part of Unicode 8.0 in 2015. Lions have been revered across many cultures for their strength and regal appearance, making them a natural fit for digital communication to convey these qualities.
Usage Examples
- Expressing bravery: 'You showed real courage today! 🦁'
- Indicating leadership: 'He's a true leader of the team 🦁'
- Referring to a star sign (Leo): 'Happy birthday to all the Leos out there! ♌🦁'
- Describing someone powerful: 'She approached the challenge like a lion 🦁'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with courage, leadership, and nobility; the 'king of the jungle'. Often used in sports mascots or national symbols.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with power and guardian qualities, often seen in 'Foo dog' statues (guardian lions) at temples and palaces. Can also represent auspiciousness.