lungs Emoji

๐Ÿซ ยท U+1FAC1 ยท Emoji 13.0

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What does the lungs emoji mean?

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

Literally, ๐Ÿซ represents the lungs, a vital human organ responsible for breathing, while figuratively it can signify respiratory health, air quality, or the need for oxygen, and in slang usage, it may express being out of breath or exhausted from intense physical or emotional activity, such as exercise or a chaotic situation. This emoji can also symbolize a range of health-related topics, including smoking, pollution, and fitness. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used, but overall it is a symbol for the importance of breathing and respiratory well-being. In medical or scientific contexts, the lungs emoji can be used to discuss diseases or conditions affecting the lungs.

How the lungs emoji is used

Texting and social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok are common places where the lungs emoji is used, often in conversations about health and wellness, fitness routines, or environmental issues like air pollution. The tone of messages using this emoji can range from serious and informative to humorous and lighthearted, depending on the user's intention and audience. On platforms like Instagram, the lungs emoji might appear in captions discussing yoga, meditation, or other breathing exercises, highlighting its connection to mental and physical well-being. Differences in usage may emerge across generations, with younger users possibly employing the emoji in more casual or ironic ways.

lungs emoji examples

How to copy the lungs emoji

To use the lungs 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+1FAC1), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

breathbreatheexhalationinhalationlungorganrespirationlung emojilungs emoji

lungs emoji on different platforms

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

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

lungs Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿซ
Namelungs
CategoryPeople & Body
CodepointsU+1FAC1
Shortcode:lungs:
Emoji version13.0
Unicode version13.0
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lungs Emoji FAQ

What does the lungs emoji mean?

Literally, ๐Ÿซ represents the lungs, a vital human organ responsible for breathing, while figuratively it can signify respiratory health, air quality, or the need for oxygen, and in slang usage, it may express being out of breath or exhausted from intense physical or emotional activity, such as exercise or a chaotic situation. This emoji can also symbolize a range of health-related topics, including smoking, pollution, and fitness.

How do I copy and paste the lungs emoji?

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

What is the lungs emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1FAC1, introduced in Emoji version 13.0 (Unicode 13.0). Its shortcode is :lungs:.

What are other names for the lungs emoji?

People also search for the lungs emoji as breath, breathe, exhalation, inhalation, lung.

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