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🇭🇰Hong Kong Flag EmojiUnicode: 1F1ED 1F1F0

It's the official flag of the Hong Kong SAR of China. Used to represent Hong Kong, its culture, pride, or talk about anything related to the city.

Released in Added in 2010 as part of Emoji 1.0 (Unicode 6.0).

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Meaning and Interpretation

🇭🇰 Okay, so this is the Hong Kong flag emoji. It's not *just* a flag, it's a whole vibe. You use it to shout out Hong Kong, whether you're from there, visiting, or just obsessed with the food (hello, dim sum and pineapple buns!). It's for showing love for the city's unique culture, its skyline, its energy. Think of it as a badge for the HK crew. It can mean 'I'm in HK!', 'Miss HK!', 'HK style is the best', or just 'Yes, I know where to get the best milk tea.' It's pride, nostalgia, and wanderlust all in one little red flower.

Symbolism

  • Hong Kong's unique identity as part of China
  • The vibrant culture and spirit of the city
  • Pride, heritage, and a sense of belonging

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Announcing a trip to or from Hong Kong.
  • Talking about Hong Kong pop culture, movies, or Cantopop.
  • Sharing pics or stories about Hong Kong food, sights, or daily life.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Just landed! HK humidity hits different 🇭🇰
Craving some proper HK-style milk tea rn 🇭🇰😩
Midnight snack run for dan tat (egg tarts) is a must. 🇭🇰✨
Represent! Happy National Day! 🇨🇳🇭🇰
The view from The Peak never gets old. 🇭🇰❤️

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Great for positive representation of Hong Kong's culture and achievements.
  • Often used alongside the 🇨🇳 flag to show Hong Kong's status as part of China.
  • Best for travel, food, cultural pride, or showing where you're from/at.
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