peach
Unicode: 1F351
Description
A ripe, red apple, typically shown with a small brown stem and a green leaf. It represents the fruit itself.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-fruit
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally neutral. Can evoke feelings of health, freshness, nature, or sometimes temptation (from biblical references), but primarily represents the object.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). Apples are a globally recognized fruit and a staple in many diets and cultures. Its design is typically generic, aiming for widespread recognition.
Usage Examples
- Talking about healthy eating: 'Time for a healthy snack! 🍎'
- Referring to the fruit directly: 'I bought a bag of apples at the store. 🍎'
- Indicating a healthy choice: 'Making sure to eat my fruits and veggies. 🍎🥦'
- Representing fall/autumn: 'Crisp autumn air and fresh apples. 🍎🍁'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with health ('an apple a day keeps the doctor away'), education (teachers often receive apples), and also 'forbidden fruit' symbolism.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with health and freshness. Less direct connection to 'forbidden fruit' compared to Western cultures.