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lungs

Represents a pair of healthy human lungs, often used in health-related contexts.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1FAC1
Version
Emoji 13
Subcategory

Tags

breathbreatheexhalationinhalationlungorganrespiration

Platform Meanings

Apple
A realistic, pink-colored illustration of human lungs, emphasizing anatomy and health awareness.
Google
A simplified, slightly stylized depiction of lungs with clear bronchial structures, used to convey respiratory health.
Twitter
A clean, minimalistic rendering of lungs, typically used in discussions about breathing, health, or medical topics.
Unicode Official
Officially named 'Lungs', this emoji depicts the human respiratory organ and is used to symbolize breathing, health, or lung-related issues.

Introduction

The 🫁 Lungs emoji represents the vital human organs responsible for respiration. Introduced as part of Unicode 13.0 in 2020, it’s commonly used to discuss topics related to breathing, respiratory health, smoking cessation, air quality, or medical conditions like asthma, pneumonia, or COVID-19. It can express concern for someone's well-being, promote awareness about lung diseases, or highlight the importance of clean air and healthy lifestyle choices. The emoji is also used metaphorically to indicate taking a deep breath during stressful moments or to symbolize relief and calm. Its usage spans personal messages, public health campaigns, and educational content about anatomy or wellness.

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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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