red heart
A classic red heart symbol. The FE0F (variation selector-16) ensures it's displayed as a traditional text character, rather than the more colorful emoji style, though most modern platforms render it with color regardless.
There are different emoji meanings for red heart in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Universally understood as a symbol of love, often romantic, but also familial or platonic. Used in declarations of love, expressions of liking, and to show appreciation.
- East Asian culture
- Similar meaning, but sometimes used with a more general 'like' or 'approval' connotation, or to express gratitude. Less emphasis on romantic love compared to its frequent usage in Western contexts, where it dominates romantic declarations.
