| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🐼 | :panda: | Represents the giant panda, often associated with wildlife and cuteness. | Animals & Nature | U+1F43C | :panda: |
Meaning
The 🐼 emoji depicts a giant panda, a bear known for its distinctive black and white fur. It symbolizes wildlife, nature, gentleness, and cuteness, often invoking feelings of warmth and conservation awareness.
Common Uses
- Representing pandas or animals in general during conversations.
- Expressing affection, innocence, or softness.
- Highlighting environmental and wildlife conservation topics.
- Adding a playful or cute tone to messages.
Examples
I love visiting the zoo 🐼
That kitten is so adorable 🐼
Support wildlife protection 🐼🌿
Related Emojis
- 🐻 Brown Bear – A related bear emoji with a natural brown appearance.
- 🐨 Koala – Another black and white animal, symbolizing cuteness but native to Australia.
- 🐾 Paw Prints – Represents animal footprints, often used with animal emojis like the panda.
- 🌿 Herb – Linked with nature and habitat, often accompanying wildlife emojis.
Technical Notes
The panda emoji has the codepoint U+1F43C and was added to Unicode around 2010. It appears consistent across major platforms, showing a calm, front-facing panda face. This emoji does not support skin tone variations.
FAQ
What does the 🐼 emoji mean?
A symbol of the giant panda representing wildlife, nature, and cuteness.
How is the 🐼 emoji used?
Commonly to indicate pandas, express affection, or talk about wildlife and conservation.
Does the meaning of the 🐼 emoji change by context?
It generally retains its animal and cute connotations but can emphasize environmental themes depending on context.