๐ฉโ๐ฆ๐ฉโ๐ฆ Woman and Boy Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F469 200D 1F466
Represents a woman with her child.
Released in The ๐ฉโ๐ฆ Emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 as a family representation, and later included in Emoji 12.0 in 2019 with gendered variations for custom family depictions.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The ๐ฉโ๐ฆ emoji typically represents a family unit consisting of a woman (usually a mother) and a boy (usually her son). It emphasizes maternal love, care, and the bond between a parent and child, often symbolizing motherhood, protection, or familial love and tenderness."
Symbolism
- Parenthood: It highlights the dynamic and close relationship between a mother and her son.
- Care and protection: The emoji often symbolizes nurturing, care, and the protective role of a mother.
- Familiar bond: It captures the affectionate connection and deep emotional bond prevalent between family members.
Common Usage Scenarios
- To communicate family moments or routines involving a mother and son.
- To emphasize the responsibilities and joys of motherhood or parenting in discussions.
- When sharing childhood memories or expressing familial love.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Usually represents a specific family configuration (mother and son). Avoid using it to depict all family structures.
- This emoji emphasizes warmth and closeness, so use it in contexts related to parental care or familial bond.
- Itโs perfect for personal or intimate conversations but may feel too informal for formal family or legal contexts.
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