U+1F4AE "💮" White Flower Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1F4AE "💮" White Flower is a Japanese-inspired ideogram often used to represent a white flower or a seal of approval, typically conveying meanings of purity, elegance, and positive affirmation. It is frequently associated with the concept of "hanamaru," a circular floral stamp used in East Asian cultures, particularly in Japan, to denote excellent work, high achievement, or a job well done, especially in educational settings where teachers mark exceptional student assignments with this symbol. The character is distinct from the simpler flower emojis like 🌸 (cherry blossom) due to its stylized, rosette-like design with five petals and a defined center, which gives it a formal, decorative appearance. In digital communication, it often functions as a token of praise, congratulations, or a gentle, graceful acknowledgment, making it a versatile symbol for expressing appreciation without words.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
💮 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
💮 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x9F 0x92 0xAE |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD83D 0xDCAE |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001F4AE |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud83d\udcae |
Unicode Properties