Crying Face emoji meaning
People use it to express genuine sadness or sympathy, often milder than the sobbing ๐ญ emoji. Example: 'I missed the bus ๐ข' or 'so sorry for your loss ๐ข'.
The official Unicode name for ๐ข is crying face. It belongs to the smileys & emotion group and the concerned subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as awful, cry, crying, face, feels, miss, sad, tear.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 ยท 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐ข on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type crying face.
- Tap ๐ข to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐ข on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "crying face". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ข from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ข on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "crying face" and click ๐ข.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐ข on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "crying face" and double-click ๐ข. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ข in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ข from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐ข in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 😢 |
| HTML hex | 😢 |
CSS content | "\1F622" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F622}" |
| Python | "\U0001F622" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%98%A2 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :cry: |
Because ๐ข is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the crying face emoji mean? +
A face with one tear falling, used to show sadness, disappointment, or mild hurt feelings. Its official Unicode name is "crying face".
Is ๐ข sarcastic? +
It can be used ironically for small or exaggerated disappointments, like missing out on pizza, but it's usually sincere sadness.
What's the difference between ๐ข and ๐ญ? +
๐ข shows a single tear and milder sadness, while ๐ญ shows loud sobbing and stronger, more intense emotion.
How do I get the crying face emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "crying face". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ๐ข from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ข? +
The crying face emoji is U+1F622. In HTML use 😢.
Why does ๐ข look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ๐ข looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.