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The Meaning of the Red Love Emoji and 7 Hidden Meanings

A complete explanation of the meaning of red love based on the seven different shapes you can find in the smartphone emoji list.
Explanation and Meaning of Red Love
Explanation and Meaning of Red Love. Source: Unsplash (Free Image)
Article Summary
  • Red love generally symbolizes love and sincere love, suitable for couples, families, or close relatives.
  • Variants such as beating, arrow, on fire, broken, and better showing specific emotional nuances: heart-pounding, falling in love, passion, breaking up, and the healing process.

The Meaning of the Red Love Emoji and 7 Hidden Meanings

If in the previous article VCGamers has discussed about meaning of pink love, now we move on to the next discussion which is still related, namely the meaning of red love.

Yes, with so many different color variations of the love emoji, each one has its own meaning. So, if you're curious, especially the red one, check it out!

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Love Emoji and Its Uses

As VCGamers has discussed in the previous article, the red love emoji is one of the many types of love emoji available on smartphone devices.

Yes, in the context of text-based communication (chat), emojis play a crucial role. Besides adding spice, they can also clarify the speaker's message.

There are a wide variety of emojis available, and developers are constantly adding new ones. The love emoji, in particular, comes in a wide variety of shapes and colors.

And did you know that the red love emoji has a different implied meaning than other colors? So, understand the following explanation so you don't use it carelessly in the future.

The Meaning of Red Love

Now let's get straight to the main discussion: the meaning of the red love emoji. So far, there are seven different red love emojis with different shapes. Here's a complete overview:

Red love emoji (red heart)

meaning of red love
Red Heart Emoji. Source: VCGamers

First, there's the basic red love emoji. This is the most commonly used love emoji. Its meaning is quite simple: sincere love and affection for a loved one.

This symbol is more suitable for use with your partner, whether your boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife. However, you can also send it to family or other close relatives.

Beating heart emoji

Beating Heart Emoji
Beating Heart Emoji. Source: VCGamers

Emoticon This red love symbol, which appears to radiate pulsating waves, symbolizes a pounding heart, especially when meeting or interacting with a loved one.

You can use it to express excitement that can make your heart beat faster – just like the scenes in Korean/Chinese dramas!

Exclamation heart emoji

meaning of red love
Exclamation Heart Emoji. Source: VCGamers

Next is an emoji that looks like a combination of an exclamation mark and a love symbol. It's used like an exclamation mark, at the end of every sentence.

The meaning is more or less the same. The only difference is the vocalization of the punctuation, which tends to be softer because the context is speaking with love.

Heart with arrow emoji

Emoji Heart With Arrow
Heart With Arrow Emoji. Source: VCGamers

As the name suggests, there is an arrow stuck in it emoticon This one's love. Hey, this arrow isn't just any arrow! Yep, this is Cupid's arrow, the god of love!

This suggests one thing: someone who's feeling in love. So if you want to convey the sweetness of love in the early stages of a relationship, this emoji is a great choice.

Heart on fire emoji

Heart on Fire Emoji
Heart on Fire Emoji. Source: VCGamers

This one's easy to spot: the love emoji burning with red flames. This emoji can symbolize the passion and passion of romance that's burning like a hot fire.

Apart from indicating passionate love, this can also be interpreted as a symbol of "eternal" fire which can mean tireless loyalty that lasts forever.

Broken heart emoji

Broken Heart Emoji
Broken Heart Emoji. Source: VCGamers

For this one, I think everyone understands without needing to explain it. That's right, a broken heart, with its cracked and split love, means a breakup.

Usually people who are going through a breakup, the end of a relationship, or feeling jealous will use it – indicating a feeling of being wasted.

Emoji mending heart

meaning of red love
Mending Heart Emoji. Source: VCGamers

And finally, there's the mending heart emoji, or bandaged heart. You can use this emoji to express feelings of healing and moving on.

This is suitable for those who want to express sympathy for the successful loss of a loved one and need time to heal a newly/previously wounded heart.

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So, that concludes our complete explanation and meaning of the red love symbol. If you found this article helpful, don't forget to share it on social media and with your friends!

Red Love Emoji FAQ 

What does the red love emoji mean?

It generally symbolizes love and affection. However, each variant has a more specific meaning.

What is the difference between red love and pink love?

Red love is more about romantic and sincere love, while pink love is more about gentle affection and friendship.

What does the bandaged heart emoji mean?

Symbolizes the healing process after heart injury or the recovery period.

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