U+1F96E • Food & Drink
Moon Cake Emoji
Meaning
The round, golden-brown pastry of a Chinese mooncake, a traditional delicacy and lunar symbol of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Most platforms depict an ornate floral motif on the pastry surface, while WhatsApp displays 和 (“harmony”) and Microsoft displays 壽/寿 (shòu, “longevity”). Twitter displays 秋, meaning “fall,” “autumn,” or “harvest,” on top.
WhatsApp and Twitter depict a sliced mooncake revealing a brown paste with what appears to be a duck egg yolk inside, as did previous designs from Google and Samsung. These same previous Google and Samsung designs also included feature shòu character still used by Microsoft's designs
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Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F96E |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | moon cake |
| Shortcode | :moon-cake: |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Subcategory | food-asian |
| Version | E11.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🥮 Moon Cake emoji mean?
The round, golden-brown pastry of a Chinese mooncake, a traditional delicacy and lunar symbol of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Most platforms depict an ornate floral motif on the pastry surface, while WhatsApp displays 和 (“harmony”) and Microsoft displays 壽/寿 (shòu, “longevity”). Twitter displays 秋, meaning “fall,” “autumn,” or “harvest,” on top. WhatsApp and Twitter depict a sliced mooncake revealing a brown paste with what appears to be a duck egg yolk inside, as did previous designs from Google and Samsung. These same previous Google and Samsung designs also included feature shòu character still used by Microsoft's designs
How do I copy the 🥮 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🥮) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Moon Cake?
The Unicode for the Moon Cake emoji is U+1F96E.
On which platforms can I use the 🥮 emoji?
You can use the Moon Cake emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Moon Cake Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🥮"
"I'm so relieved 🥮"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🥮"
Comments: "This is literally me 🥮"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🥮"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🥮💦 (emphasized relief)
🥮😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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