⭕️ Hollow Red Circle emoji meaning
⭕️ usually means "correct," "yes" or "OK," and it can also stand in for the letter O, as in hugs from "xoxo." Apple shows a thick, bright red ring with an empty white center.
U+2B55 U+FE0F
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What ⭕️ means
The "correct" meaning comes from Japan, where a circle marks a right answer and an X marks a wrong one, so ⭕️ often appears next to ❌. People also use it to circle or highlight something, to vote yes in lists, or to replace the letter O in words for style. In "xoxo" it means hugs.
In texting
It often answers a yes or no question with "yes" or "that works." In lists, it marks items that are fine or approved.
⭕️ How people use it
- Marking a correct answer
- Saying yes in a quick reply
- Highlighting an item in a list
- Replacing the letter O for style
Example messages
Friday works for me ⭕️
Q1 ⭕️ Q2 ❌ Q3 ⭕️
Love you, ❌⭕️❌⭕️
Is this the right file? ⭕️ yes
Common ⭕️ combinations
- ⭕️❌Correct versus wrong, or yes versus no, often in quizzes or polls.
- ❌⭕️❌⭕️"xoxo," meaning hugs and kisses.
⭕️ vs similar emojis
| ⭕️ vs 🔴 | 🔴 is a solid red dot often used for live, recording or alerts, while ⭕️ is an empty ring meaning correct or O. |
|---|---|
| ⭕️ vs 🚫 | 🚫 means prohibited, the opposite of the approval that ⭕️ usually signals. |
Emoji details
| Name | hollow red circle |
|---|---|
| Codepoints | U+2B55 U+FE0F |
| Category | Symbols |
| Keywords | circle, heavy, hollow, large, o, red |
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FAQ
What does the ⭕️ hollow red circle emoji mean?
⭕️ usually means "correct," "yes" or "OK," and it can also stand in for the letter O, as in hugs from "xoxo." Apple shows a thick, bright red ring with an empty white center.
Does ⭕️ mean yes or no?
It usually means yes or correct. The matching sign for no or wrong is ❌.
What does ⭕️ mean in xoxo?
It stands for the O, which means hugs. The X stands for kisses.
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