stethoscope
Unicode: 1FA7A
Description
A deep pink or red heart, specifically designed to appear as a physical, anatomical heart, showing veins and arteries. It is more detailed and realistic than the typical stylized heart emojis.
Group:
Objects > medical
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents deep, intense, or realistic love, compassion, or empathy. Can also signify life, health, or a strong emotional connection that feels more 'gut-deep' or earnest than other heart emojis.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 15.0 (2022) as part of a significant expansion of available emojis. Its inclusion provides a more anatomically accurate representation of the heart, allowing users to express a different nuance of 'heart' compared to the more stylized versions.
Usage Examples
- Expressing profound love or empathy: 'My heart goes out to them. ❤️🩹'
- Talking about health or life: 'Listen to your own cardio.' (less common, but possible)
- Conveying a 'real' or 'true' feeling: 'I told them from the . This is how I truly feel.'
- Sending a very serious and deep message of affection: 'I love you with all my .'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used for profound love, serious medical contexts (though less common than the Red Heart for general 'love'), or for expressing a 'heartfelt' sentiment that feels more significant than a simple ❤️. Can allude to anatomical or biological aspects when discussing health or life.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often emphasizing the 'true' or 'real' heart, or conveying deep, earnest emotions. Less abstract than other heart emojis.