๐ Closed Book Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ | Closed Book | A closed book often symbolizing learning or unread knowledge | Objects | U+1F4D5 | :closed_book: |
Meaning
The ๐ emoji depicts a closed, red-covered book. It commonly represents reading, education, study, or knowledge that is not currently open or accessible.
Common Uses
- Indicating reading or studying activities
- Representing books, literature, or education in messages
- Symbolizing knowledge, research, or information yet to be explored
- Used in school, library, or academic-related contexts
- Conveying themes of privacy or something being shut or concluded
Examples
Let's hit the books ๐ tonight.Finished reading the chapter ๐Back to studying ๐
Related Emojis
- ๐ Open Book: Shows a book open to pages, used when emphasizing reading.
- ๐ Green Book: A similar closed book emoji with a green cover, often denoting different subjects or moods.
- ๐ Blue Book: Another color variant, representing textbooks or other printed material.
- ๐ Orange Book: Closed book with an orange cover, often paired with other colored book emojis.
Technical Notes
Unicode codepoint: U+1F4D5. Introduced in Unicode version 6.0 (around 2010). Appearance varies by platform but typically shows a red cover closed book. This emoji does not support skin tone variations.
FAQ
What does the ๐ emoji mean?
This emoji represents a closed book, often symbolizing reading, study, or hidden knowledge.
How is the ๐ emoji used?
It is used to indicate activities related to books, learning, or to represent knowledge and study.
Does the meaning of the ๐ emoji change by context?
Yes; it can suggest either actual books, the act of studying, or metaphorically, things that are not yet accessible or are complete.
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