🏮
red paper lantern
A traditional Chinese paper lantern, often red, used in celebrations
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F3EE
- Version Emoji 0.6
- Category objects
- Subcategory light, film & video
Platform Meaning
A traditional Chinese paper lantern, often red, used in celebrations
Tags
bar
lantern
light
paper
red
restaurant
Platform Meaning
- Apple： Red paper lantern, symbolizing festivals and good fortune
- Google： Decorative lantern, typically associated with Chinese holidays
- Twitter： Festive lantern, common in cultural celebrations like Lunar New Year
- Unicode： Lantern
Detailed Introduction
The 🏮 emoji represents a traditional paper lantern, deeply rooted in East Asian cultures, especially Chinese. It conveys joy, celebration, and festivity, often used during Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, or other cultural events. The lantern symbolizes good luck, prosperity, and illumination. It can express excitement for holidays, cultural pride, or a warm, joyful atmosphere. Commonly paired with other festive emojis to enhance celebratory messages.