Crying Face Emoji
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😢😢:crying-face:%F0%9F%98%A2\1F622What does the Crying Face emoji mean?
Crying Face shows a face with a single tear falling from one eye and a downturned mouth, expressing sadness, disappointment, or sympathy. It is the standard emoji for mild-to-moderate sorrow — more subdued than the loudly crying face and more specific than the weary face. People use it to react to sad news or to say "I feel bad about this."
This detailed meaning was written by the UseEmoji editorial team after reviewing Unicode CLDR data and real-world usage. For quick identification, think of this emoji as shorthand for crying face — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.
How to use the Crying Face emoji
- In chat: Drop 😢 into a sentence where you would normally write “crying face” to add tone and visual interest.
- On social media: Pair 😢 with a keyword or hashtag to make captions more searchable and expressive.
- In documents and code: Use the HTML entity 😢 or shortcode :crying-face: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.
Technical details & cross-platform notes
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Unicode code point | U+1F622 |
| Introduced in | Emoji 1.0 (2015) |
| Shortcode | :crying-face: |
| HTML entity | 😢 |
| Platform rendering | Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays crying face everywhere — only the art style changes. |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Crying Face mean?
Crying Face shows a face with a single tear falling from one eye and a downturned mouth, expressing sadness, disappointment, or sympathy. It is the standard emoji for mild-to-moderate sorrow — more su...
What is the Unicode code point?
Encoded at U+1F622, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Official name: "Crying Face".
How do I copy the Crying Face emoji?
Click any Copy button above (Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, CSS), then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. On mobile, long-press to paste.
Is the Crying Face emoji free to use?
Yes. The Unicode character is free for personal and commercial copy. Vendor-specific artwork is copyrighted — copy the character, not the image file.
How is Crying Face used in context?
It adds visual shorthand for crying face in social posts, messages, and documents where an image conveys tone faster than words.
Does it look the same on every device?
Meaning is identical, but art differs: Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each render 😢 with their own style, colour, and shading.