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sun
Unicode: 2600
Description
A black sun with rays, often depicted centrally or in the upper left of weather icons.
Group:
Travel & Places > sky & weather
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Represents sunshine, good weather, warmth, brightness, and sometimes optimism or clarity.
Backstory
This emoji, or character, represents the Sun symbol. It is part of the Miscellaneous Symbols block in Unicode, introduced early in the standard's development. It's a foundational symbol for weather reporting and celestial representation.
Usage Examples
- Predicting good weather: 'Tomorrow's forecast: ☀️ and clear skies!'
- Expressing joy: 'What a beautiful day! ☀️'
- Referring to sunlight: 'Don't forget your sunscreen! ☀️'
- Figurative use: 'Bringing some sunshine into your life ☀️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with summer, warmth, outdoor activities, happiness, and vitality.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with warmth and fine weather, but depending on context, can also represent a new day or beginning.