VS button
A square button with the word 'SOS' inscribed inside, typically in white on a red or orange background. This emoji is part of the 'Squared CJK Unified Ideographs' block, but its specific appearance and common usage deviate significantly from typical ideographs, functioning more as a symbol.
There are different emoji meanings for VS button in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Directly understood as 'Save Our Souls' or 'Save Our Ship', a universally recognized distress signal. Often used metaphorically for personal crises.
- East Asian culture
- Generally understood as a distress signal, though its visual representation as a button might also evoke 'push for help' or 'emergency services' concepts.
