🐃 Water Buffalo

Code Points: U+1F403

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🐃 Emoji Meaning

The Water Buffalo 🐃 emoji most commonly represents:

  • A literal water buffalo: This is the most straightforward meaning. It can be used when discussing the animal itself, its habitat, or related topics like agriculture or wildlife.
  • Strength and resilience: Water buffalo are known for their powerful build and ability to thrive in challenging environments. The emoji can be used to symbolize these qualities.
  • Stubbornness or hard-headedness: Like bulls, water buffalo can be perceived as stubborn. The emoji can sometimes be used playfully or ironically to indicate someone's unwillingness to change their mind.
  • Farming and agriculture: In many cultures, water buffalo are essential to agricultural practices, particularly in rice paddies. The emoji can represent this connection to farming and rural life.
  • Vietnam or Southeast Asia: As water buffalo are prevalent in this region, the emoji can be used as a symbol of Southeast Asian culture or travel.
  • Zodiac sign (Year of the Ox/Buffalo): In the Chinese zodiac, the Ox (often represented by the water buffalo) symbolizes diligence, dependability, strength, and determination. The emoji can be used in reference to this zodiac sign.

It is important to consider the context to understand the specific intended meaning.


Water Buffalo Emoji Images

Here is how Water Buffalo emoji looks like on iPhone, Android, Facebook, Messenger and X:

Animal-Mammal Related Emoji

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