🐵
Monkey Face Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F435 1F435 |
Emoji Name | monkey face |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.6Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | monkeyfaceanimal |
🐵 Meaning and Explanation
The 🐵 emoji shows the face of a monkey, typically a macaque or chimpanzee. It symbolizes playfulness, mischief, curiosity, and innocence. It can also represent a general love for animals or nature. This emoji is often used to convey a sense of silliness or lightheartedness.
🐵 How to Use
You can use the 🐵 emoji in various contexts:
- To express a playful or mischievous mood.
- When talking about animals, zoos, or nature.
- To describe someone acting silly or cheeky.
- As a general symbol of fun and lightheartedness.
🐵 Cultural Background
The monkey is a significant animal in many cultures, often associated with intelligence, trickery, or spiritual symbolism. The 🐵 emoji generally carries positive or neutral connotations of playfulness.
| Region/Culture | Common Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🌍 Global | Playfulness, mischief, curiosity | Universally recognized as a monkey's face. |
| 🇨🇳 East Asia (Zodiac) | Intelligence, cleverness, trickery | The Monkey is one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. |
| 🇮🇳 India (Hinduism) | Devotion, strength (Hanuman) | Monkeys, particularly Hanuman, hold sacred significance in Hinduism. |
| 🐒 General Animal Lovers | Affection for animals, nature | Used by those who appreciate wildlife and nature. |