crown
Unicode: 1F451
Description
A golden crown with a red or purple cushion and jewels.
Group:
Objects > clothing
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents royalty, power, success, wealth, luxury, or special recognition. Can also be used to signify 'king' or 'queen' of a specific area, or to highlight someone as exceptional.
Backstory
The crown emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). Crowns have been symbols of power and legitimacy for millennia across various cultures, from ancient Egypt to European monarchies. Its digital representation quickly became a popular way to convey status, winning, or being 'the best'.
Usage Examples
- Celebrating success: 'We won the championship! 👑'
- Complimenting someone: 'You're the queen of style! 👑'
- Referring to royalty: 'The new prince was born today 👑'
- Indicating luxury: 'Living the royal life on vacation 👑'
- Humorously asserting dominance: 'I'm the king of the remote control 👑'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with actual royalty, monarchy, fairy tales, and concepts of supreme authority or achievement.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with royalty and power, but also frequently used in a broader sense to signify 'top tier' or 'best' in various contexts, like 'king of gaming' or 'queen of fashion'.