🏮
red paper lantern
Unicode: 1F3EE
Description
A yellow square with a white, circular target in the center, featuring a red bullseye.
Group:
Objects > light & video
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents accuracy, precision, aiming, or hitting a specific goal. Can also symbolize a challenge or a mark to be hit.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), derived from the common target symbol used in sports like archery, shooting, and darts. It universally represents the concept of precision and hitting an intended goal.
Usage Examples
- Talking about accuracy: 'His aim was spot on! 🎯'
- Referring to goals: 'We finally hit our sales target this month! 🎯'
- Indicating precision: 'We need to be more precise with our measurements. 🎯'
- Suggesting a challenge: 'Setting a new record is my next target. 🎯'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely understood to mean accuracy, precision, or 'hitting the mark.' Often associated with games like darts or archery.
East Asian culture:
Similar interpretations of accuracy and targeting, often used in contexts of achieving objectives or directness.