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crying face

crying face

A yellow face with tears streaming down its cheeks.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1F622
Version
Emoji 0.6
Subcategory
Shortcode
:'(

Tags

awfulcrycryingfacefeelsmisssadteartristeunhappy

Platform Meanings

Apple
Depicts sadness or crying on Apple devices.
Google
Represents sorrow or shedding tears on Google platforms.
Twitter
Illustrates weeping or emotional distress on Twitter.
Unicode Official
Unicode's official name is 'Crying Face'.

Introduction

The 😢 emoji, commonly known as the Crying Face, represents a yellow face with tears streaming down its cheeks. It is used to express feelings of sadness, disappointment, or emotional pain. This emoji is often used in conversations where someone is sharing bad news, feeling overwhelmed, or expressing vulnerability. The crying face can also be used to show empathy or support for someone going through a tough time. While the design varies slightly across platforms, the overall meaning remains consistent—conveying a sense of sorrow or distress. On social media, it may appear in posts or comments related to emotional events, personal struggles, or tragic incidents.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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