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🫂People Hugging EmojiUnicode: 1FAC2

Symbol of embrace and comfort.

Released in The People Hugging emoji was introduced in Unicode 14.0 in September 2021, depicting two people hugging to represent emotional connection and support.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 🫂 emoji illustrates two people wrapping their arms around each other in a hug, symbolizing warmth, empathy, and solidarity. It is commonly used to convey feelings of comfort during difficult times, express affection in relationships, or show reconciliation after conflicts. This emoji highlights the human need for physical and emotional closeness, making it a powerful tool for digital communication in fostering bonds and offering solace.

Symbolism

  • Emotional support and comfort in times of distress
  • Reconciliation and forgiveness after disagreements
  • Affection, love, and unity among friends or family

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Offering sympathy in personal messages or social media posts
  • Celebrating achievements or holidays with loved ones
  • Apologizing and mending relationships in conversations

Usage Examples in Conversation

I heard about your bad day, hang in there! 🫂
So proud of you for finishing that project. 🫂
Let's forget the argument and move on. 🫂
Missing our hugs during this distance. 🫂
You're stronger than you think, I'm right here with you. 🫂

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it sincerely to avoid coming across as insincere or mocking.
  • Be mindful of cultural differences where hugging may not be common.
  • Pair it with context-specific emojis to enhance the intended emotion.

Related Emojis

❤️

Red Heart

Represents love and deep affection, often used with 🫂 for romantic support.

🤗

Hugging Face

Depicts a face giving a hug, similar to 🫂 for expressing warmth and care.

👩‍❤️‍👨

Couple with Heart

Symbolizes romantic relationships, complementing 🫂 in couple contexts.

😊

Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes

Conveys happiness, often paired with 🫂 to show joyful embraces.

🙏

Folded Hands

Used for gratitude or prayer, adding a supportive layer to 🫂 messages.

💕

Two Hearts

Indicates mutual affection, enhancing the emotional depth of 🫂.

🫶

Heart Hands

Gestures love and support, similar to 🫂 for showing care from afar.

👪

Family

Represents family bonds, ideal for 🫂 in familial comfort scenarios.

🤝

Handshake

Symbolizes agreement or partnership, used with 🫂 for reconciliation.

😢

Crying Face

Expresses sadness, often combined with 🫂 to offer emotional solace.