⭕ Hollow Red Circle

Code Points: U+2B55


⭕ Emoji Meaning

The hollow red circle emoji ⭕, officially called "heavy large circle," has a few common meanings, depending on context:

  • Correct or Approved: Think of it like a teacher marking a correct answer with a red pen. It can signal agreement, approval, or that something is "right."
  • Highlighting or Emphasis: It can draw attention to a specific point or piece of information, similar to how a highlighter pen might be used.
  • Japanese "maru" symbol (〇): In Japanese, this circle functions similarly to a checkmark or bullet point. It can indicate a choice on a form, a listing item, or denote zero.
  • Games and Scoring: It can represent a point, a target, or a game piece in various online or offline games.
  • Record Button (Less Common): Occasionally, it might be used to symbolize the "record" button on media devices, though dedicated record button emojis are more frequently used for this purpose.

The specific meaning often depends heavily on the surrounding text or conversation.


Hollow Red Circle Emoji Images

Here is how Hollow Red Circle emoji looks like on iPhone, Android, Facebook, Messenger and X:

Other-Symbol Related Emoji

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