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Unicode: 1F38F
Description
A dark green or dark blue flag, often depicted on a pole, which indicates the end of a race or event, particularly in motorsports.
Group:
Activities > event
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Signifies conclusion, victory (for the winner), the end of a challenge, or a successful finish. It can also represent finality or a definitive stopping point.
Backstory
The checkered flag has a long history in motorsports, dating back to the early 20th century, used to signal the end of a race to drivers. It was officially recognized as an emoji in Unicode 6.0 (2010), bringing this traditional racing signal into digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Indicating the end of a long task: 'Finally done with the project! 🏁'
- Celebrating a personal achievement: 'Crossed the finish line of my marathon! 🏁'
- Referring to the end of a race or competition: 'And the winner takes the checkered flag! 🏁'
- Announcing a major event is over: 'The concert has officially ended. 🏁'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with motorsports (e.g., Formula 1, NASCAR) to mark the end of a competition. Also used more broadly to signal completion or the 'finish line' for any task or goal.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often appearing in gaming contexts to denote the end of a level or a completed achievement. Its meaning is fairly universal due to its origin in sports.