ð§ Onion EmojiUnicode: 1F9C5
It's an onion emoji, showing a purple onion with roots and green shoots. You use it to talk about food, cooking, gardening, or to express layered or emotional situations.
Released in Released in 2019 as part of Emoji 12.0.
Meaning and Interpretation
ð§ So, the onion emoji! Obviously, it's first and foremost for anything food-related â recipes, grocery lists, meal prep. But it's low-key a versatile little guy. People also use it to talk about gardening or farming, like 'just planted my spring veggies ð§ '. The real fun is in the metaphors. Because onions make you cry, you can send this when something's super sad or touching ("that movie got me ð§ "). And because they have layers, it's perfect for complicated people, deep stories, or anything that's not as simple as it seems ("his personality is such an ð§ "). Sometimes it's just for the meme, like when something is overwhelmingly strong, stinky, or intense â 'that take is an ð§ , my dude'.
Symbolism
- Layers & Complexity
- Emotional Depth (or Tears)
- Foundational Flavor / Essence
Common Usage Scenarios
- Sharing a new soup or stew recipe you're trying.
- Complaining about chopping onions and crying in the kitchen.
- Talking about starting a home garden or visiting a farmer's market.
- Describing a person or situation that is multifaceted and complex.
- Reacting to a super sad or unexpectedly touching story online.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Pair it with other food emojis (ðĨ ðĨ ð ) for clear cooking/grocery contexts.
- Use the 'crying' metaphor sparingly; 'ð' is often stronger for pure sadness.
- For the 'layers' meaning, add a bit of context so people know you're not just talking veggies.