flag China Emoji

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท U+1F1E8 U+1F1F3 ยท Emoji 0.6

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What does the flag China emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

National pride and cultural identity are conveyed by the flag of China emoji, which literally represents the national flag of the People's Republic of China, a red field with five yellow stars. This emoji is used to express patriotism, solidarity, or affiliation with China, and can also be used figuratively to represent Chinese culture, products, or cuisine. In slang usage, the flag of China emoji may be used to indicate the origin of a product or to express a preference for Chinese food. The emoji is often used in a positive or celebratory context, such as during Chinese holidays or cultural events.

How the flag China emoji is used

Texting and social media platforms like WeChat and Weibo are popular channels for using the flag of China emoji, particularly among younger generations and Chinese nationals living abroad. The tone is often patriotic or nostalgic, and the emoji may be used to show support for Chinese athletes or teams during international competitions. On platforms like TikTok, the flag of China emoji may be used in a more playful or ironic way, such as to caption a video about Chinese food or culture. Usage of the emoji can vary across different regions and communities, reflecting local attitudes towards China and its culture.

flag China emoji examples

How to copy the flag China emoji

To use the flag China emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F1E8 U+1F1F3), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

CNflag

flag China emoji on different platforms

How the flag China emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ
Your device
Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

flag China Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ
Nameflag China
CategoryFlags
CodepointsU+1F1E8 U+1F1F3
Shortcode:flag_china:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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flag China Emoji FAQ

What does the flag China emoji mean?

National pride and cultural identity are conveyed by the flag of China emoji, which literally represents the national flag of the People's Republic of China, a red field with five yellow stars. This emoji is used to express patriotism, solidarity, or affiliation with China, and can also be used figuratively to represent Chinese culture, products, or cuisine.

How do I copy and paste the flag China emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the flag China emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F1E8 U+1F1F3, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :flag_china:.

What are other names for the flag China emoji?

People also search for the flag China emoji as flag.

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