syringe
Unicode: 1F489
Description
A syringe, typically depicted with a needle and a clear or blue liquid inside. The color of the liquid and the needle's orientation can vary slightly across platforms.
Group:
Objects > medical
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, often functional or associated with medical procedures, vaccinations, or injections. Can sometimes evoke feelings of fear or anxiety for those who dislike needles.
Backstory
The syringe emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Its inclusion reflects the universal presence of medical practices and the need to represent concepts like healthcare, vaccinations, and medication in digital communication. Its usage gained significant prominence during global vaccination campaigns.
Usage Examples
- Medical appointment reminder: 'Don't forget your flu shot! 💉'
- Vaccination news: 'Received my second dose today! So relieved. 💉'
- Blood donation appeal: 'Please consider donating blood, it saves lives! 💉🩸'
- Expressing fear of needles: 'Going to the doctor for a shot, wish me luck! 😬💉'
- Symbolizing 'boosting': 'Feeling a bit low, need a coffee boost 💉☕'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with medicine, vaccinations, drug use (less commonly but still present), or giving/receiving shots.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with healthcare and medicine, but might also be used in contexts related to 'boosting' or 'giving energy' symbolically.