turtle
Unicode: 1F422
Description
A dark brown turtle, shown from the side with its head facing left. It has a green, textured shell and an open-mouthed smile.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-reptile
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Often associated with calmness, longevity, wisdom, and patience. Can be used to express slowness or a relaxed pace. Sometimes used whimsically.
Backstory
The turtle emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Turtles are ancient reptiles known for their long lifespans and protective shells, making them universal symbols of endurance and wisdom. This emoji specifically depicts a land or sea turtle, broadly representing the species.
Usage Examples
- Expressing slowness: 'My internet is as slow as a 🐢 today.'
- Wishing longevity: 'Happy birthday, grandpa! Hope you live as long as a 🐢.'
- Talking about nature: 'Saw a beautiful 🐢 at the pond this morning.'
- Emphasizing patience: 'Slow and steady wins the race, like a 🐢.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Symbolizes longevity, wisdom, and sometimes slowness. Often appears in children's media.
East Asian culture:
Highly revered as a symbol of longevity, stability, and good fortune. One of the Four Mythological Creatures in Chinese mythology.