Panda emoji meaning
People use it when talking about pandas, zoos, or China, or just to add a cute, gentle tone to a message. Example: 'We're going to see the pandas at the zoo ๐ผ' or 'You're acting like a lazy panda ๐ผ'.
The official Unicode name for ๐ผ is panda. It belongs to the animals & nature group and the mammals subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as animal, bamboo, face.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 ยท 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐ผ 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 panda.
- Tap ๐ผ 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 ๐ผ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "panda". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ผ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ผ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "panda" and click ๐ผ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐ผ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "panda" and double-click ๐ผ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ผ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ผ 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.
๐ผ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🐼 |
| HTML hex | 🐼 |
CSS content | "\1F43C" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F43C}" |
| Python | "\U0001F43C" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%90%BC |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :panda_face: |
Because ๐ผ 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 panda emoji mean? +
Shows the face of a panda and is used to refer to the animal itself or to express cuteness and playfulness. Its official Unicode name is "panda".
What does the panda emoji represent? +
It represents the actual animal and is often used in messages about zoos, wildlife, or China, where pandas are a national symbol.
Is the panda emoji used for anything besides the animal? +
It is sometimes used informally to describe someone being cute, sleepy, or lazy, but this is not a fixed or widely recognized slang meaning.
How do I get the panda emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "panda". 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 ๐ผ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ผ? +
The panda emoji is U+1F43C. In HTML use 🐼.
Why does ๐ผ 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 ๐ผ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.