thong sandal
Unicode: 1FA74
Description
A heart-shaped outline, depicted as a simple, empty heart. It generally appears as a thin, black or gray line, though Google's version shows a red outline. It represents the shape of a heart without being filled.
Group:
Objects > clothing
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Often conveys a sense of emptiness, a void, or a subtle acknowledgment of love or affection without the intensity of a filled heart. Can imply gentleness, purity, or a beginning state of love.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 14.0 (2021) as part of a significant update to include more heart emojis. It offers a subtle variation to the range of heart expressions, providing a visual option for an 'unfilled' or 'outline' heart.
Usage Examples
- Illustrating a concept: 'The shape of my heart ❤️🩹'
- Decorating text: 'Happy anniversary! ❤️🩹'
- Suggesting a delicate touch: 'This drawing is so delicate. ❤️🩹'
- As a design element: 'A minimalist heart. ❤️🩹'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
May be used to denote 'love at first sight', an unformed love, or simply the outline of a heart for aesthetic purposes. Less commonly used to express strong affection than filled hearts.
East Asian culture:
Can be used similarly to Western contexts, sometimes implying a delicate or pure form of affection. May also be used as a design element.