left speech bubble

🗨️

left speech bubble

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.” 🗨️

Subgroups
Unicode
U+1F5E8 U+FE0F
Variant status
Fully-qualified
Emoji version
E2.0
General

Can symbolize chatting or open communication; also appears in captions or memes that imitate text bubbles.

Cross-cultural

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.

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Differences between 🗨️ (left speech bubble) and 👁️‍🗨️ (eye in speech bubble)

Both are speech bubbles that suggest communication. 🗨️ conveys a plain comment or a quoted remark, a straightforward signal that someone spoke. 👁️‍🗨️ feels more attentive and charged. It implies observation and a personal response, as if the speaker noticed details and felt compelled to comment. The tone of 👁️‍🗨️ is watchful and earnest, carrying a hint of vigilance. It leans toward calling out or pointing to an important observation rather than simply sharing a neutral remark.

Usage

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.

Differences between 🗨️ (left speech bubble) and 💬 (speech balloon)

Both are speech graphic icons. 🗨️ conveys a spoken remark or a quoted confession, suggesting a distinct line of dialogue. 💬 feels more casual and chatty, with a friendlier, rounded appearance that implies ongoing conversation. The tone of 💬 is lighter and more social, hinting at back-and-forth exchange rather than a single statement. Visually it reads as conversational and immediate, while 🗨️ reads as a deliberate quoted comment with slightly more emphasis.

Usage

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.

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