bell
A bell, typically golden, with a clapper visible inside. It is often depicted with sound waves emanating from it, indicating it is ringing or making a sound.
There are different emoji meanings for bell in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely understood as a 'notification' or 'alert' icon, especially in digital interfaces. Also used for church bells, school bells, or doorbells.
- East Asian culture
- Similar digital notification usage. In some contexts, bells can have spiritual significance, especially in Buddhist or Shinto traditions (e.g., temple bells). However, the emoji primarily conveys digital alerts.
