blood emoji
A drop of blood emoji, often used to represent health, medical procedures, or injuries. Available across platforms as the blood emoji.
There are different emoji meanings for blood emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often associated with illness (e.g., flu), healthcare professionals, or more recently, adherence to public health guidelines (e.g., during pandemics).
- East Asian culture
- Commonly used for personal hygiene, protecting others from one's own minor illness, or protection from pollution, even before global pandemics. It can be a regular part of daily wear for some.
