4⃣

Meaning

The 4⃣ emoji depicts the number four inside a keycap, representing the numeral 4. It is commonly used to indicate quantity, order, or to highlight the number four specifically.

Common Uses

• Expressing the number four in lists or counts
• Marking the fourth item, option, or position
• Indicating a time, date, or sports jersey number
• Used in quizzes or test answers to denote choice four
• Common in digital interfaces where numbers are displayed inside buttons or keys

Examples

4⃣ items left
Choose option 4⃣
Score: 4⃣ points

Related Emojis

• 5⃣ Keycap 5 — the next number with the same keycap style
• 🔢 Input numbers — shows numbers in sequence, but without keycap style
• #️⃣ Keycap number sign — a similar keycap for the number sign (#)

Technical Notes

The emoji is a combination of the digit ‘4’ (U+0034) followed by the combining enclosing keycap (U+20E3). It originated with early Unicode keycap sequences, around Unicode 6.0. Appearance varies slightly by platform but generally shows a 4 inside a bordered square or circle. This emoji does not support skin tone variations, as it is a digit.

FAQ

What does the 4⃣ emoji mean?

It represents the number four displayed as a keycap button.

How is the 4⃣ emoji used?

It is used to indicate the number four in counting, ordering, or selections.

Does the meaning of the 4⃣ emoji change by context?

The core meaning stays the same, though it can imply ranking, quantity, or selection depending on context.

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