☯️ Yin yang emoji
HTML
☯
Unicode
U+262F
What is ☯️ called?
☯️ is called the Yin yang emoji.
It is also known as taijitu, yin-yang symbol, or complementary forces. These terms describe common usage, regional language, technical meaning, or visual form rather than extra official names; Unicode’s official name is yin yang.
What does ☯️ mean?
☯️ is officially named yin yang. The black-and-white halves each contain a contrasting dot, expressing complementary and interdependent forces rather than simple good versus evil.
Use it for Taoism, balance, interdependence, opposing forces, harmony, or Chinese philosophy. Context supplies the precise intention, and related choices include ☸️ Wheel of dharma and ✝️ Latin cross.
Other meanings
It can convey Taoism, balance, interdependence, opposing forces, harmony, or Chinese philosophy. Context determines whether a message is religious, cultural, scientific, historical, communal, or symbolic.
Example Usage
The reference guide discusses Taoism ☯️
Another relevant context is balance ☯️
More details
Officially named yin yang. Its code point is U+262F. It was introduced in Emoji 1.0.
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Visual description
Platform artwork depicts yin yang as a compact, recognisable pictograph or symbol.
The black-and-white halves each contain a contrasting dot, expressing complementary and interdependent forces rather than simple good versus evil. Colours, proportions, orientation, text styling, and fine details vary by platform.
⚠️ Emoji appearance varies by platform.
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