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🥮Moon Cake EmojiUnicode: 1F96E
A traditional Chinese pastry filled with sweet bean paste or lotus seed paste, often with a salted egg yolk in the center. Used to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and express cultural heritage.
Released in Released in 2018 as part of Unicode 11.0.
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Meaning and Interpretation
🥮 This emoji is all about the Mid-Autumn Festival vibes! It’s that iconic round pastry we munch on while admiring the full moon. Use it to shout out the holiday, share pics of your feast, or just show some love for traditional Chinese culture. It’s like saying, “Family time, good food, and full moon energy!” 🌕✨
Symbolism
- Family reunion and togetherness
- Harvest and abundance
- Cultural heritage and tradition
Common Usage Scenarios
- Posting Mid-Autumn Festival greetings on social media
- Sharing photos of homemade or gifted moon cakes
- Planning or discussing festival gatherings with family and friends
Usage Examples in Conversation
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🥮🌕
My aunt makes the best lotus seed moon cakes! 🥮👌
Can’t wait for the family reunion dinner tonight 🥮❤️
Just received a box of moon cakes from work 🥮🎁
Moon cake season is the best season! 🥮🥮🥮
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use during the Mid-Autumn Festival (usually September or October) for authentic vibes
- Pair with moon (🌕), lantern (🏮), or family emojis (👨👩👧👦) for fuller festive posts
- Avoid using it randomly out of season unless you’re specifically talking about the pastry or the festival
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