prohibited
Unicode: 1F6AB
Description
A red circle with a diagonally superimposed line, typically from the upper left to the lower right.
Group:
Symbols > warning
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents prohibition, restriction, no entry, or cancellation. It signifies 'no' in various contexts.
Backstory
The 'no entry' or 'prohibitory' symbol has a long history in signage and visual communication across many cultures. The red circle with a diagonal line is a standardized symbol for prohibition in many international regulatory bodies, including those for road signs and safety. This emoji was added to Unicode 6.0 in 2010.
Usage Examples
- Indicating 'no' or 'forbidden': 'No smoking 🚠here, please.'
- Expressing disagreement or rejection: 'That's a absolute no-go 🚫 for me.'
- Warning: 'Keep out 🚫.'
- Preventing an action: 'Don't even think about it 🚫.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely recognized as a universal symbol for prohibition or 'do not'. Often seen on road signs or warning labels.
East Asian culture:
Similar meaning to Western cultures, commonly used in digital contexts and on signage to indicate 'no' or 'forbidden'.