🏸
Badminton Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F3F8 1F3F8 |
Emoji Name | badminton |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 1.0August 2015 |
Category | |
Keywords | badmintonracketshuttlecocksport |
🏸 Meaning and Explanation
🏸 represents the sport of badminton. The emoji typically shows a badminton racket and a shuttlecock (also known as a birdie).
This emoji is used to symbolize the sport itself, physical activity, and recreation. Badminton is a popular racket sport played by people of all ages around the world, both casually and competitively.
The emoji captures the essential equipment needed to play, making it instantly recognizable to fans of the sport.
🏸 Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🌍 Global | Badminton (the sport) | Widely understood as the racket sport. |
| 🌏 Asia | Very popular sport | In many Asian countries like China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and India, badminton is a major competitive sport with a huge following. |
| 🇪🇺 Europe | Popular recreational activity | Commonly played in schools and clubs. |
Common Misunderstandings of 🏸
Misunderstanding: It's the same as tennis
While both are racket sports, badminton and tennis are very different. Badminton uses a lightweight shuttlecock instead of a ball, and the rules and court size are different.
Tip: Don't confuse it with the 🎾 (tennis) emoji. Use 🏸 specifically for badminton-related topics.