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đŸ“Ē

Closed Mailbox with Lowered Flag Emoji

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Unicode
Code Point
U+1F4EA
1F4EA
Emoji Name
closed mailbox with lowered flag
Version
Date Added for Emoji
0.6Initial release
Category
Keywords
mailboxmailno new mail

đŸ“Ē Meaning and Explanation

The đŸ“Ē emoji shows a closed mailbox with its flag lowered. This typically indicates that no new mail has arrived, or that mail has been collected.

It symbolizes mail delivery, communication, and the status of messages. It can also represent waiting for news, sending a message, or a completed transaction.

đŸ“Ē How to Use

This emoji is commonly used in contexts related to:

  1. Mail Status: To indicate that there is no new mail, or that mail has been processed.
  2. Communication: In discussions about sending or receiving messages, especially via traditional mail or email.
  3. Waiting for Information: To express anticipation for a reply or an update.
  4. Completion: To signify that a message has been sent or a task related to communication is finished.

đŸ“Ē Cultural Background

Region Common Meaning Additional Notes or Misunderstandings
General Mail status, communication Widely understood in cultures familiar with traditional mailboxes.
Digital Communication Message sent/received, no new notifications Often used metaphorically for digital messages or notifications.

Common Misunderstandings of đŸ“Ē

Confusion with other mailbox emojis

Users might confuse đŸ“Ē with other mailbox emojis that indicate different statuses.

Tip: Differentiate đŸ“Ē (closed, flag down - no new mail/mail collected) from đŸ“Ģ (closed, flag up - mail to be sent) and đŸ“Ŧ (open, flag up - new mail).

Overuse for general communication

Using đŸ“Ē for any communication might be too specific if it doesn't relate to mail or messages with a clear status.

Tip: Reserve đŸ“Ē for contexts where the status of mail or a message (sent, received, no new) is relevant. For general communication, consider âœ‰ī¸ (envelope) or đŸ’Ŧ (speech balloon).

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