horizontal traffic light
Unicode: 1F6A5
Description
A side view of a red bicycle, typically depicted with two wheels, handlebars, and a seat. The specific design may vary slightly across platforms but generally represents a standard pedal-powered two-wheeled vehicle.
Group:
Travel & Places > transport-ground
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, utilitarian. Primarily represents the object itself without conveying a specific emotion. Can evoke feelings of freedom, eco-friendliness, or sport depending on context.
Backstory
The bicycle emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. It represents the universally recognized bicycle, a mode of transportation and recreation that has been around for centuries.
Usage Examples
- Planning a bike ride: 'Let's go cycling this weekend! 🚴♀️🚲'
- Talking about commuting: 'I usually bike to work. 🚲 Pollution is less!'
- Promoting an event: 'Join our charity bike tour! 🚲🌳'
- Describing a location: 'The city has great bike lanes now. 🏙️🚲'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Associated with exercise, commuting, environmentalism, leisure activities, and often childhood nostalgia.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with commuting, exercise, and environmentally friendly transportation, but might also be linked to specific urban landscapes or cycling culture.