face in clouds
A yellow circular face wearing a medical mask, depicting someone with a neutral expression. The mask covers the mouth and nose.
There are different emoji meanings for face in clouds in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Primarily associated with illness, infection, doctors, hospitals, and more recently, public health crises like pandemics (e.g., COVID-19). Can also signify being cautious or 'masking' emotions.
- East Asian culture
- Commonly used for allergies, protecting oneself from pollution, or preventing the spread of colds/flu. It was a more common sight even before pandemics, making its usage broader than just illness.
