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leafy green
Unicode: 1F96C
Description
A green leafy vegetable, depicted as a single, large lettuce leaf or a collection of smaller leaves, often with a slightly ruffled edge.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-vegetable
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, often represents healthy eating, freshness, or simply a component of a meal.
Backstory
This emoji was added to Unicode 9.0 in 2016. It serves as a general representation of leafy greens, which are a staple in many cuisines worldwide. Its introduction helped fill a gap for common vegetable emojis.
Usage Examples
- Talking about healthy food: 'Having a big salad for lunch today 🥗🥬'
- Referring to a specific ingredient: 'Need to buy some lettuce for dinner 🥬'
- Discussing vegetarian or vegan diets: 'Lots of fresh veggies for dinner tonight 🥕🥬'
- General food context: 'This burger needs more lettuce 🍔🥬'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with salads, healthy diets, and fresh produce. Sometimes used metaphorically for 'green' or 'eco-friendly' concepts.
East Asian culture:
Frequently seen in hotpot or barbecue meals, representing freshness and vegetables. Can also be used for healthy eating.