š“
red circle
Unicode: 1F534
Description
A solid red circle, resembling a disc or ball.
Group:
Symbols > geometric
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents a stop, danger, a specific point, or a 'record' button. Can also be used to signify emphasis or a strong presence.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). Its primary function is as a geometric shape or symbol rather than conveying a specific emotion, often used in conjunction with other emojis or text to provide context.
Usage Examples
- Marking a location: 'We are here! šš“'
- Indicating a stop: 'š“ Stop right there!'
- Recording status: 'Recording... š“'
- As a bullet point: 'Tasks: š“ Item 1 š“ Item 2'
- Drawing attention: 'This is important š“'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with 'stop' signs, recording media (like a record button), or as a marker for a specific location on a map.
East Asian culture:
Similar uses, but can also be used as a simple bullet point or decorative element in text.