tiger emoji
The tiger emoji features a close-up of a tiger's face, showcasing its stripes, pointed ears, and sometimes whiskers. This tiger emoji is often used to represent tigers, strength, wildness, or the Chinese zodiac sign for tiger.
There are different emoji meanings for tiger emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often associated with power, danger, and solitary strength (e.g., 'tiger mom' for a strict parent, 'eye of the tiger').
- East Asian culture
- In Chinese culture, the tiger is one of the 12 zodiac animals and symbolizes bravery, strength, and exorcising evil. It's often seen as a protective and benevolent symbol despite its ferocity. In some cultures, it can also represent royalty or divinity.