Represents talking, chatting, or sharing thoughts. It’s the visual shorthand for “someone said something,” often used to show you’re in a conversation or about to speak your mind.
You’re posting a screenshot of a funny text exchange.
The group chat was wild today 💬😂
Often used to symbolize communication or open dialogue in social media captions (“Let’s talk about it 💬”). It can also stand in for messaging apps or chatrooms in posts.
In Japanese chats and online spaces, 💬 is strongly associated with manga speech bubbles—it gives a light, expressive, slightly cute feeling. People might use it when quoting lines, posting commentary, or showing excitement to join a conversation.
Sending 💬 alone can feel vague, like “I’m expecting you to talk.” Add text or an emoji combo (💬🙂, 💬💡) to clarify your tone and keep it friendly.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
Both display rounded comic-style balloons. 💬 signals speech and conversation, a clear marker that someone spoke or is speaking. 💭 reads as internal reflection and imaginative musing, with a quieter, more introspective tone. The thought balloon implies inner monologue and moments of speculation rather than direct exchange. Its nuance leans toward solitude and personal reflection, a silent reaction or daydream that contrasts with the social and immediate feel of the speech balloon.
Use 💬 to mark that you are speaking, asking, or inviting a reply in a conversation. Use 💭 to indicate that you are thinking aloud, reflecting privately, or sharing a daydream without expecting an immediate response.
Both are speech bubbles with tails pointing left. 💬 signals talking and chatting, a shorthand for someone saying something. 🗨️ feels more intimate and quoted, like a captured line or confession. Its tone leans quieter and more reflective, as if echoing a single voice rather than general chatter. The nuance favors a pronounced message that reads like a direct quote, emphasizing what was said rather than the act of speaking. Overall, 🗨️ conveys a focus on the specific utterance and its emotional weight, whereas 💬 suggests ongoing conversation and exchange.
You can use 💬 when you want to indicate casual chatting, group conversation, or that you’re sharing thoughts in a neutral, approachable way. You can use 🗨️ when you want to emphasize a quoted line, a candid statement, or highlight that someone spoke up with a pointed or intimate message.
Related emojis that share similar meanings or usage.
