fortune cookie
A fortune cookie with a paper fortune slip inside, often from Chinese restaurants
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F960
- Version Emoji 5
- Category food & drink
- Subcategory asian
Platform Meaning
A fortune cookie with a paper fortune slip inside, often from Chinese restaurants
Tags
Platform Meaning
- Apple： Golden-brown fortune cookie, cracked open to reveal a paper fortune
- Google： Crisp fortune cookie with a golden exterior, associated with Chinese dining
- Twitter： Fortune cookie symbolizing predictions, messages, or post-meal traditions
- Unicode： Fortune Cookie (a crisp cookie containing a paper slip with a fortune or aphorism)
Detailed Introduction
The 🥠 emoji depicts a fortune cookie, a sweet, crisp treat commonly served in Chinese restaurants, especially in Western contexts. It is characterized by a folded shape and a small paper slip inside, which typically contains a fortune, prediction, or inspirational message. Emotionally, it conveys curiosity, anticipation, or positivity, as people often look forward to reading the hidden message. Common usage includes referencing Chinese cuisine, sharing a fortune or prediction, expressing hope for good luck, or alluding to post-meal traditions. It can also be used metaphorically to hint at a surprise or hidden meaning in a situation.