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Unicode: 1F9FB
Description
A deep pink or red heart, signifying love, affection, or strong positive feelings.
Group:
Objects > household
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents primary love, passion, romance, friendship, or strong emotional connection. It's often used as a general symbol of affection.
Backstory
The heart symbol itself has ancient origins, appearing in art and literature for centuries. The heart shape, as we know it today, is a relatively modern invention. This particular heart emoji was added to Unicode Version 6.0 in 2010. It is a fundamental emoji for expressing emotion in digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Expressing romantic love: 'I love you so much! ❤️'
- Showing appreciation: 'Thanks for everything! ❤️'
- Sending well wishes: 'Thinking of you! ❤️'
- Friendship: 'Best friends forever! ❤️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
The most common and universally understood heart emoji for love, romance, and friendship.
East Asian culture:
Widely used for love and affection, similar to Western cultures, but sometimes other colored hearts might carry more specific nuanced meanings when used together.