slightly smiling face
slightly smiling face, μ΄μ§ λ―Έμ μ§λ μΌκ΅΄
This emoji depicts a soft and gentle smile. It's used to express friendliness and goodwill.
It's frequently used when talking to someone for the first time or in formal conversations. It's good for expressing politeness.
λΆλλ½κ³ μ¨νν λ―Έμλ₯Ό μ§κ³ μλ νμ μ μ΄λͺ¨μ§μ λλ€. μΉκ·Όν¨κ³Ό νΈμλ₯Ό ννν λ μ¬μ©ν΄μ.
μ²μ λ§λ μ¬λκ³Ό λνν λλ 곡μμ μΈ λνμμ λ§μ΄ μ¬μ©ν©λλ€. μμ λ°λ₯Έ ννμ ν λ μ’μμ.
While ostensibly a smiling face, this emoji is often used online to convey passive aggression or a forced smile. This ironic usage is especially common among Gen Z.
This is one of the emojis whose interpretation varies greatly depending on the culture. While generally used positively in Western cultures, it's often used in Asian cultures, including Korea, to indirectly express uncomfortable feelings.