Meaning
Two interlocking metal links, representing a chain. Commonly used literally for physical chains, restraints, or locking something up. In conversation it often conveys being bound, trapped, or held back by an obligation, relationship, or circumstance. It can also suggest strength through connection, as in "linked together" or solidarity. In some online contexts it refers to blockchain or crypto. Usage is ambiguous: the same symbol can imply oppression or unity, so tone and surrounding words usually determine which is meant.
Chains — Approved as part of Unicode 7.0 in 2014.
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U+26D3 U+FE0FchainsE2 9B 93 EF B8 8FShortcodes
:chains:HTML & CSS
⛓️⛓️\26D3 \FE0F Languages
\u{26D3}\u{FE0F}\u26D3\uFE0F\x{26D3}\x{FE0F}\u{26D3}\u{FE0F}Encodings
xn--l9hz954e%E2%9B%93%EF%B8%8FFrequently asked
What does ⛓️ chains mean?
Two interlocking metal links, representing a chain. Commonly used literally for physical chains, restraints, or locking something up. In conversation it often conveys being bound, trapped, or held back by an obligation, relationship, or circumstance. It can also suggest strength through connection, as in "linked together" or solidarity. In some online contexts it refers to blockchain or crypto. Usage is ambiguous: the same symbol can imply oppression or unity, so tone and surrounding words usually determine which is meant.
What are the Unicode codepoints and shortcode for ⛓️ chains?
U+26D3 U+FE0F (Unicode 7.0, 2014) · :chains:
Which emojis are related to ⛓️ chains?
net with handle, 🔨 hammer, 🪓 axe, ⛏️ pick, ⚒️ hammer and pick, 🛠️ hammer and wrench, 🗡️ dagger, ⚔️ crossed swords