🙊
speak-no-evil monkey
不说邪恶的猴子
Category
SMILEYS & EMOTION
Code
U+1F64A
Deep Meaning
🙊 is the 'speak-no-evil monkey' emoji, derived from the Japanese 'Three Wise Monkeys' proverb (see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil), symbolizing 'speak no evil.' In modern internet culture, it's commonly used to humorously express 'I didn't say anything,' 'pretend I didn't see that,' or 'keeping quiet,' implying knowledge of a secret but choosing silence, with playful, awkward, or guilty emotional tones. This emoji often jokes about embarrassing situations or avoids discussing sensitive topics, becoming a popular euphemistic expression on social media.
Usage Guide
When a friend shares an awkward secret to say 'I'll pretend I didn't hear that'
In sensitive topic discussions to hint 'better not say anything'
After seeing funny or shocking content to show 'speechless with surprise'
Kitchen & Combos
🙈+🙉+🙊
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Three Wise Monkeys philosophy (see no, hear no, speak no evil)
😶+🙊
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Double silence (completely shutting up)
🤫+🙊
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Shh! Be quiet (emphasizing secrecy)