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dolphin
Unicode: 1F42C
Description
A dolphin, a marine mammal known for its intelligence and playful behavior, typically depicted as blue-grey.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-marine
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Can represent intelligence, playfulness, friendliness, freedom, and connection with nature or the sea. Often evokes a sense of joy and wonder.
Backstory
The dolphin emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. Dolphins have long been revered in various cultures for their intelligence and perceived benevolent nature, inspiring stories and myths.
Usage Examples
- Talking about marine life: 'Saw a pod of dolphins today! 🐬'
- Representing playfulness: 'Feeling playful like a dolphin! 🐬'
- Symbolizing freedom: 'Dreaming of swimming in the open sea like a dolphin. 🐬'
- Referring to intelligence: 'Dolphins are incredibly smart animals. 🐬'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with intelligence, friendship, and marine conservation.
East Asian culture:
May also be seen as a symbol of luck or good fortune, particularly in some maritime traditions.