📖
Open Book Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F4D6 1F4D6 |
Emoji Name | open book |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.6Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | bookreadstudy |
📖 Meaning and Explanation
The 📖 emoji shows an open book, with visible pages and sometimes text or illustrations.
It represents reading, learning, knowledge, and storytelling.
This emoji is commonly associated with education, literature, libraries, and the act of acquiring information.
It can be used to refer to studying, reading a novel, sharing knowledge, or the vast world of books.
📖 How to Use
This emoji is commonly used in contexts related to reading, learning, and knowledge.
- For reading activities: Use it when talking about reading a book, studying, or enjoying a good story.
- For education and learning: It can signify school, university, research, or the pursuit of knowledge.
- To share information: Use it when presenting facts, sharing insights, or referring to a source of information.
- For literature and storytelling: It can represent novels, poetry, narratives, or the joy of reading.
📖 Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🌍 Global | Reading, learning, knowledge, literature | Universally understood as a symbol of books and education. |
| 📚 Academic Context | Study, research, exams, lectures | Often used by students, teachers, and researchers. |
| 📖 Storytelling | Novels, narratives, sharing information | Can represent the act of telling or listening to a story. |
Common Misunderstandings of 📖
Confusing it with a closed book
While related, the open book specifically emphasizes the act of reading or the content within, rather than just the object itself.
Tip: If you mean a closed book, consider 📚 (books) or 📕 (red book) instead.
Overlooking its depth
Some might see it as a simple book icon, missing its broader connotations of wisdom, discovery, and intellectual pursuit.
Tip: Pair it with other emojis like 💡 (light bulb) or 🧠 (brain) to emphasize knowledge and ideas.