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trophy

Unicode: 1F3C6

Description

A gold trophy with shiny surface reflections and a brown base, often depicted with a star or other celebratory emblem at the top.

Group:

Activities > award-medal

Status:

fully-qualified

Emotion:

Represents achievement, victory, success, honor, and recognition.

Backstory

This emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Trophies have a long history as symbols of victory and achievement, dating back to ancient civilizations. In the digital age, this emoji efficiently conveys congratulations and recognition for various accomplishments.

Usage Examples

  • Celebrating a sports win: 'We won the championship! 🏆'
  • Acknowledging a personal achievement: 'Finally finished my project! 🏆'
  • Congratulating someone: 'Great job, you crushed it! 🏆'
  • Symbolizing success: 'Road to success! 🏆'

Cultural Differences

Western culture:

Universally understood as a symbol of winning or coming in first place in competitions, sports, or other achievements.

East Asian culture:

Similar meaning of success and achievement, often seen in gaming contexts or academic awards.