U+1F43C • Animals & Nature
Panda Emoji
Meaning
A friendly, cartoon-styled face of a panda—a bear-like mammal known for eating bamboo—looking straight ahead. Depicted as a white panda face with black ears and black circles around its eyes.
Often used with an affectionate tone and in association with China, where the animal is found. Sometimes used to represent a red panda. Does not have a full-bodied panda emoji counterpart.
Available as an Apple Animoji.
Facebook's design is shown smiling with an open mouth and tongue, as was a previous Google design.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F43C |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | panda |
| Shortcode | :panda: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐼 Panda emoji mean?
A friendly, cartoon-styled face of a panda—a bear-like mammal known for eating bamboo—looking straight ahead. Depicted as a white panda face with black ears and black circles around its eyes. Often used with an affectionate tone and in association with China, where the animal is found. Sometimes used to represent a red panda. Does not have a full-bodied panda emoji counterpart. Available as an Apple Animoji. Facebook's design is shown smiling with an open mouth and tongue, as was a previous Google design.
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 Panda?
The Unicode for the Panda emoji is U+1F43C.
On which platforms can I use the 🐼 emoji?
You can use the Panda 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 Panda 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.