❓ What it means
The 🫶 emoji is a direct and modern way to express love and care.
It depicts two light-skinned hands, one forming the top curve of a heart with the thumb and index finger, and the other doing the same to complete the bottom.
Unlike the traditional red heart ❤️, the heart hands emoji often signifies a more wholesome, genuine, and supportive affection.
It can be used to show love for a person, a group, a piece of content, or even an idea. Its rise in popularity has made it a universal gesture for “sending love.”
🎯 When to use it
- To show appreciation for someone:
"Thanks for everything you do.🫶" - To express support and encouragement:
"Thinking of you today!🫶" - To show love for a fan community, celebrity, or public figure:
“Best concert ever, love you all!🫶” - To add a warm and positive touch to a message:
“Thanks for always having my back!🫶”
🔗 Related Emojis
- ❤️ Red Heart: The classic symbol of love, often used in romantic contexts.
- 🙌 Raising Hands: Used for celebration and praise.
- 🤍 White Heart: A pure, innocent symbol of love and affection.
- 💖 Sparkles Heart: For when something is extra lovely or magical.
🤓 Fun Fact
The heart hands emoji was added to Unicode in 2021, and it’s a great example of an emoji being created to match a real-world gesture.
The hand heart gesture was popularized by musicians and celebrities, and its creation as an emoji solidified its place in digital communication.