mending heart

A heart with a bandage, symbolizing healing after emotional pain or heartbreak.

basic_info

Unicode

U+2764-FE0F-200D-1FA79

Version

Emoji 13.1

Platform Meanings

Apple

Represents a heart that is healing from emotional wounds or heartbreak.

Google

Depicts a mending heart, often used to express recovery from sadness or loss.

Twitter

Shows a heart in the process of healing, commonly used after breakups or tough times.

Unicode Official

A red heart with a medical bandage, indicating emotional healing and resilience.

Introduction

The ❤️‍🩹 emoji, known as the 'mending heart,' visually combines a red heart with a bandage to convey the idea of emotional recovery. It is commonly used to express healing after a breakup, loss, or any form of emotional distress. This emoji resonates with those who are moving on from past pain, showing resilience and hope for better days ahead. It can also be used to offer comfort and support to someone going through a difficult time, symbolizing care and the gradual process of emotional restoration. Introduced in Unicode 13.0 in 2020, it has quickly become a popular way to communicate empathy, self-care, and personal growth in digital conversations.

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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