videocassette
Unicode: 1F4FC
Description
A dark brown beaver with a flat, paddle-like tail and prominent front teeth, often depicted building a dam or gnawing on wood.
Group:
Objects > light & video
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally neutral, but can evoke feelings of industriousness, diligence, and resourcefulness due as beavers are known for their dam-building.
Backstory
The beaver emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 13.0 in 2020. This addition broadened the range of animals available to represent various concepts, especially for regions where beavers are culturally significant.
Usage Examples
- Talking about nature or wildlife: 'Saw a beaver building a dam today 🦫'
- Representing hard work or busyness: 'Working like a beaver to finish this project 🦫'
- Referring to Canada: 'Visiting Canada soon! 🇨🇦🦫'
- Mentioning engineering or construction: 'They engineered that like a beaver would 🦫'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with hard work, engineering, and environmental stewardship (as 'nature's engineers'). In North America, particularly Canada, it's a national symbol.
East Asian culture:
Less prominent in general emoji usage compared to other animals, but understood for its literal representation. May sometimes be used to denote 'busyness' or 'diligence'.