tangerine
Unicode: 1F34A
Description
An orange fruit, round or slightly oval, peeled to various degrees with some segments visible, or sometimes depicted whole.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-fruit
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents freshness, health, juiciness, or a sweet and tangy flavor. Can also evoke feelings of energy or brightness.
Backstory
The orange emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Oranges are one of the most widely consumed fruits globally, appreciated for their nutritional value and versatility.
Usage Examples
- Expressing health or vitality: 'Starting my day with some fresh juice 🍊'
- Talking about fruit: 'I love oranges! 🍊'
- Referring to color: 'That sunset was a beautiful orange 🍊'
- Seasonal use (e.g., autumn, Halloween): 'Pumpkin carving and oranges 🍊'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with breakfast, vitamin C, and healthy eating. Often appears in autumn or Halloween contexts.
East Asian culture:
In some cultures, oranges symbolize good fortune and prosperity duea to their color and the sound of the word 'orange' in certain languages being similar to 'wealth' or 'gold'. They are popular during Lunar New Year celebrations.