📍
round pushpin
Unicode: 1F4CD
Description
A red pin icon, typically used to mark a location on a map or indicate a specific point of interest.
Group:
Objects > office
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, functional, or indicating presence/location.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). Its design is directly derived from physical pushpins or map pins used to mark locations on paper maps, transitioning into a digital symbol for geospatial data.
Usage Examples
- Sharing your location: 'I'm at this cafe now 📍'
- Indicating a favorite spot: 'This is my favorite spot in the city 📍'
- Marking an event location: 'The concert is at the park 📍'
- As a bullet point or marker: '📍Important points: 1. ... 2. ...'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Universally recognized as a map pin, often indicating a 'save location' or 'current location'.
East Asian culture:
Similar interpretation as a map pin; no significant cultural divergence.
General:
Used worldwide as a navigational or location indicator.