Emoji meaning and copy
โ๏ธโ๐ฅ Broken Chain Emoji
Unicode name: Broken Chain. Category: Objects.
Emoji overview
| Emoji | โ๏ธโ๐ฅ |
|---|---|
| Official Unicode name | Broken Chain |
| Unicode version | Unicode 15.1 |
| Emoji version | Emoji 15.1 |
| First introduced | 2023 |
| Category | Objects |
| Subcategory | tool |
| Summary | โ๏ธโ๐ฅ Broken Chain adds a quick visual cue for broken, chain, objects. It belongs to Objects, appears in tool, and works best with clear text. People use it in labels and product notes where tone or scanning speed matters. |
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Meaning
Broken Chain usually communicates ideas connected with broken, chain, objects, tool. Its emotional meaning depends on the sentence around it, the relationship between sender and reader, and the platform where it appears. In a positive setting, it can make a label, caption or message easier to scan without adding a long explanation.
โ๏ธโ๐ฅ can carry positive, neutral or negative meaning. Positive use can reinforce warmth, humor, celebration or clarity. Negative use can happen when the emoji feels unclear, dismissive or culturally mismatched. The main risk is ambiguity: the same emoji can feel playful in one conversation and distracting, sarcastic or too casual in another.
Common interpretation comes from the Unicode name, platform artwork and everyday social use. Informally, people use โ๏ธโ๐ฅ in chats, captions, bios and reactions. Professionally, it works well as a compact visual marker in notes, dashboards, support replies and documentation when text still carries the important information. For public content, include enough text for readers and assistive technology to understand the intended meaning.
Broken Chain can label tools, devices, documents or everyday items in a compact way. It is especially useful in lists, instructions and product notes.
History
Broken Chain is standardized in the Unicode emoji ecosystem and appears here as Emoji 15.1. Its release year is listed as 2023, with Unicode 15.1 mapping. Unicode defines U+26D3 U+FE0F U+200D U+1F4A5; platforms still draw their own artwork.
Platforms refine emoji artwork for legibility, accessibility, brand style and consistency. That is why โ๏ธโ๐ฅ may look different on iPhone, Android, Windows, WhatsApp, Facebook, Discord or X even though copying it sends the same Unicode text.
Unicode information
| Unicode | U+26D3 U+FE0F U+200D U+1F4A5 |
|---|---|
| Code point | 26D3 FE0F 200D 1F4A5 |
| UTF-8 | 0xE2 0x9B 0x93 0xEF 0xB8 0x8F 0xE2 0x80 0x8D 0xF0 0x9F 0x92 0xA5 |
| UTF-16 | 0x26D3 0xFE0F 0x200D 0xD83D 0xDCA5 |
| UTF-32 | 0x000026D3 0x0000FE0F 0x0000200D 0x0001F4A5 |
| HTML decimal | ⛓️‍💥 |
| HTML hex | ⛓️‍💥 |
| CSS | \26D3 \FE0F \200D \1F4A5 |
| JavaScript | \u{26D3}\u{FE0F}\u{200D}\u{1F4A5} |
| JSON escape | "โ๏ธโ๐ฅ" |
| URL encoding | %E2%9B%93%EF%B8%8F%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%92%A5 |
| React | {"โ๏ธโ๐ฅ"} |
| Flutter | Text("โ๏ธโ๐ฅ") |
| Swift | let emoji = "โ๏ธโ๐ฅ" |
| Kotlin | val emoji = "โ๏ธโ๐ฅ" |
| Python | emoji = "โ๏ธโ๐ฅ" |
| Java | String emoji = "โ๏ธโ๐ฅ"; |
| JSON | "โ๏ธโ๐ฅ" |
HTML code
| HTML entity | ⛓️‍💥 |
|---|---|
| HTML hex | ⛓️‍💥 |
| HTML decimal | ⛓️‍💥 |
CSS code
Use this CSS escape when the surrounding font supports emoji rendering.
.emoji::before { content: "\26D3 \FE0F \200D \1F4A5 "; }
JavaScript code
| String | "\u{26D3}\u{FE0F}\u{200D}\u{1F4A5}" |
|---|---|
| encodeURIComponent | %E2%9B%93%EF%B8%8F%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%92%A5 |
| JSON | "โ๏ธโ๐ฅ" |
Usage examples
- Copy โ๏ธโ๐ฅ for a quick reaction.
- Use โ๏ธโ๐ฅ in a caption or message.
- Pair โ๏ธโ๐ฅ with related objects emojis.
I'll send the details now โ๏ธโ๐ฅ
Weekend mood: broken โ๏ธโ๐ฅ
Thanks everyone for the messages โ๏ธโ๐ฅ
Discord
That update landed better than expected โ๏ธโ๐ฅ
Slack
Quick note: this is ready for review โ๏ธโ๐ฅ
X (Twitter)
Tiny update, big difference โ๏ธโ๐ฅ
A small milestone worth recognizing โ๏ธโ๐ฅ
Thanks for the quick turnaround โ๏ธโ๐ฅ
SMS
On my way โ๏ธโ๐ฅ
Real-life examples
- Reacting to a friend in a quick chat with โ๏ธโ๐ฅ.
- Adding tone to an Instagram caption about broken.
- Marking a short status update in Slack or Discord.
- Making a list item easier to scan in notes or documentation.
- Pairing โ๏ธโ๐ฅ with a related emoji to create a compact visual phrase.
- Adding personality to a bio, profile or social media headline.
- Responding to a community post without writing a long reply.
- Labeling labels in a friendly way.
- Making product notes feel less plain while keeping the text readable.
- Testing how a message feels before publishing it across platforms.
- Creating an accessible caption where the emoji supports, but does not replace, the words.
Emoji combinations
Pair โ๏ธโ๐ฅ with related emojis when you want a stronger visual phrase. These combinations are suggestions, so adjust them for your platform, audience and tone.
Platform appearance
Emoji artwork varies by operating system, app and emoji font, while the Unicode value remains the same.
Apple
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Apple renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
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Google renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
Samsung
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Samsung renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
Microsoft
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Microsoft renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
Windows
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Windows renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
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Facebook renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
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WhatsApp renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
Twitter/X
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Twitter/X renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
Discord
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Discord renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
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FAQ
What does Broken Chain mean?
Broken Chain is used for broken, chain, objects, tool and belongs to the Objects emoji category.
When should I use Broken Chain?
Use Broken Chain when it supports the written message and matches the tone of the conversation, caption or label.
What is the Unicode for Broken Chain?
The Unicode code point sequence for Broken Chain is U+26D3 U+FE0F U+200D U+1F4A5.
Can I copy โ๏ธโ๐ฅ Broken Chain?
Yes. Use the copy button on this page to copy โ๏ธโ๐ฅ, or open the PrintEmoji keyboard to combine it with other emojis.
Can I use Broken Chain on Instagram?
Yes. Broken Chain can be pasted into Instagram captions, comments, bios and direct messages as a regular Unicode emoji.
How is Broken Chain displayed on iPhone?
On iPhone, Broken Chain is drawn by Apple's emoji font. The Unicode value is the same, but the artwork can differ from Android or Windows.
Can Android users see Broken Chain?
Android users can see Broken Chain when their device, app and emoji font support the Unicode version for this emoji.
Is Broken Chain appropriate for work?
Broken Chain can be appropriate at work when it supports a clear message and matches the culture of the channel. Avoid it in formal or high-stakes communication.
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