envelope
Unicode: 2709 FE0F
Description
A white envelope, typically shown with a small red heart on the flap.
Group:
Objects > mail
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Often conveys feelings of love, affection, romance, or sending a personal message filled with warmth. It can be used to signify a love letter or a message coming from the heart.
Backstory
The 'Envelope' (U+2709) symbol has been part of Unicode since version 1.1 (1993). The 'heart' variant, combining it with Variation Selector-16 (VS16, U+FE0F) to force emoji style and often rendered with a heart, became popular to specifically denote a 'love letter' or 'heartfelt message' in digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Sending a love message: 'Thinking of you! 💌'
- Expressing romantic feelings: 'This song reminds me of our first date 💌'
- Inviting someone to a special event: 'You're invited to our anniversary party! 💌'
- Sending a heartfelt thank you: 'Thank you for everything! 💌'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Frequently used to express sending love, romantic greetings, or a heartfelt message.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often associated with affectionate communication or expressing deeper feelings through a written medium, even if digitally.