Represents conversation, dialogue, or something being said. It’s often used to hint that someone “spoke up” or to emphasize a message that feels like a quote or confession.
You’re posting a thought that came to you after a deep talk with a friend.
“Sometimes letting go is also love.” 🗨️
Can symbolize chatting or open communication; also appears in captions or memes that imitate text bubbles.
In Japanese chats, 🗨️ often represents lines of dialogue (セリフ) from manga or anime. It can frame a phrase as something cute, dramatic, or humorous—like quoting a character’s feelings.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
More on eye in speech bubble
Both 🗨️ and 👁️🗨️ signal speech and communication, indicating someone is conveying a message or drawing attention to words; both can introduce dialogue, quotes, or a voiced observation. The difference is tone and intent: 🗨️ feels neutral and conversational, suited to reporting speech, friendly comments, or simple back-and-forth dialogue, whereas 👁️🗨️ carries an alert, observant edge—it suggests awareness, scrutiny, or a desire to call out a concern; use 👁️🗨️ when you want to imply watching, noticing, or speaking up about something important or sensitive, or when you want your remark to feel attentive, cautionary, or advocacy-oriented rather than casually conversational.
Use 🗨️ for everyday dialogue, friendly comments, or to quote someone in neutral contexts. Use 👁️🗨️ when pointing out observations, expressing that you’re watching or concerned, or when making a statement meant to raise awareness or call attention to an issue.
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Both 🗨️ and 💬 signal speech and interpersonal communication, and both can tag quoted content or indicate someone is speaking, so they function similarly as markers of dialogue and commentary; however, 🗨️ (left speech bubble) carries a slightly introspective or quoted tone, suited to confessions, asides, or highlighting a specific remark, whereas 💬 (speech balloon) feels more active and conversational, ideal for ongoing chats, replies, or signaling that you’re participating in a discussion. Use 🗨️ when you want to present a pointed quote or emphasize that someone spoke up with a notable line, and choose 💬 when you want to convey being engaged in casual back-and-forth, starting a chat, or inviting others to join the conversation.
You might use 🗨️ to call out a quoted line, a confession, or a highlighted comment in a post. Try 💬 when you want to indicate you’re chatting, replying, or encouraging live conversation.
Related emojis that share similar meanings or usage.
