ox
Unicode: 1F402
Description
A brown ox or bull with a white face and horns, depicted in various stances depending on the platform, often facing left.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-mammal
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, represents the animal.
Backstory
This emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. It represents the bovine animal, which holds various symbolic meanings across different cultures, from agricultural importance to spiritual significance and astrological representation.
Usage Examples
- Referring to the animal: 'We saw an ox at the farm today 🐂'
- Chinese Zodiac: 'Happy Year of the Ox! 🐂'
- Symbolizing strength: 'He's as strong as an ox 🐂'
- In financial contexts: 'The bull market means good times 🐂'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with farm life, strength, and in zodiac signs, the Taurus. May also symbolize stubbornness or financial markets (bull market).
East Asian culture:
Significant in the Chinese zodiac (Year of the Ox), representing diligence, strength, reliability, and determination. Also appears in various cultural contexts related to agriculture and mythology.
India:
Cows and bulls are sacred animals in Hinduism, so this emoji might be used with reverence in that context.