0⃣
keycap: 0
Unicode: 0030 20E3
Description
The number zero with a combining enclosing keycap.
Group:
Symbols > keycap
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
This emoji primarily conveys the number zero within a numeric keypad or telephone context.
Backstory
This sequence, '0' followed by the combining enclosing keycap (U+20E3), is part of various Unicode versions that aim to represent common pictographic elements, including digits on keypads. It provides a visual representation of numbers as seen on a phone or calculator.
Usage Examples
- Representing a digit in a phone number: 'Call me at 555-0123. 0️⃣'
- Part of a sequence: 'Press 0️⃣ for customer service.'
- Displaying numeric input: 'Your balance is 0️⃣.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Interpreted as the digit '0' as part of a sequence, often associated with keypads or digital displays.
East Asian culture:
Similar interpretation as the digit '0'; may be used in contexts like phone numbers or numeric inputs.