dumpling Emoji
๐ฅ ยท U+1F95F ยท Emoji 5.0
What does the dumpling emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Warmth and comfort are conveyed by the dumpling emoji, which literally represents a traditional Asian dish consisting of a small parcel of dough wrapped around a filling, typically meat or vegetables, and then steamed or pan-fried. This emoji can be used to express a craving for Chinese or Korean food, or to describe a satisfying and nourishing meal. Figuratively, the dumpling emoji can symbolize a sense of coziness and warmth, similar to a hug or a comforting gesture. In slang, it may be used to affectionately refer to someone or something as cute or endearing.
How the dumpling emoji is used
Texting and social media platforms are where the dumpling emoji is most frequently used, often in captions or comments to express enthusiasm for food or to add a touch of playfulness to a conversation. Tone can range from casual and humorous to sincere and appreciative, depending on the context and the relationship between the sender and recipient. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the dumpling emoji may be used to add a pop of color and whimsy to food-related posts or stories. Usage tends to skew towards a younger demographic, particularly among those who enjoy Asian cuisine or have cultural ties to the region.
dumpling emoji examples
- just had the best dumplings at the new chinese restaurant downtown ๐ฅ
- you're a little dumpling ๐ฅ and i love you
How to copy the dumpling emoji
To use the dumpling emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F95F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
dumpling emoji on different platforms
How the dumpling emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



dumpling Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ฅ |
| Name | dumpling |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Codepoints | U+1F95F |
| Shortcode | :dumpling: |
| Emoji version | 5.0 |
| Unicode version | 5.0 |
dumpling Emoji FAQ
Warmth and comfort are conveyed by the dumpling emoji, which literally represents a traditional Asian dish consisting of a small parcel of dough wrapped around a filling, typically meat or vegetables, and then steamed or pan-fried. This emoji can be used to express a craving for Chinese or Korean food, or to describe a satisfying and nourishing meal.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ฅ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F95F, introduced in Emoji version 5.0 (Unicode 5.0). Its shortcode is :dumpling:.
People also search for the dumpling emoji as empanada, gyลza, jiaozi, pierogi, potsticker.