smiling face with open hands
A yellow face emoji with one hand covering its mouth, as if surprised, embarrassed, or in awe. The eyes are wide, and the eyebrows are raised. The other hand may or may not be visible, often implies a sense of shock or a gasp.
There are different emoji meanings for smiling face with open hands in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used to express genuine surprise, mild embarrassment, or a sense of being speechless in a positive or negative context. Sometimes used humorously.
- East Asian culture
- Similar usage to Western culture, but can also be used to convey shy agreement or polite astonishment, reflecting a more reserved expression of surprise.
