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🧮 Abacus Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Abacus, an ancient calculating tool with beads on rods. It represents mathematics, counting, ancient technology, and the foundations of computing.
When to Use
Use for math, counting, history of computing, or traditional calculation methods.
Example Usage
- “Old school math 🧮”
- “Counting the numbers 🧮📊”
- “Ancient calculator 🧮”
Popular Combinations
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Calculations
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Learning math
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Ancient computing
How Abacus looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🧮 mean in a text message?▼
Abacus, an ancient calculating tool with beads on rods. It represents mathematics, counting, ancient technology, and the foundations of computing. Use for math, counting, history of computing, or traditional calculation methods. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 🧮 represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Abacus emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 🧮 supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 🧮?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:abacus:` to insert the Abacus emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🧮 a newer emoji?▼
The Abacus emoji was added in Unicode 11.0. It has broad support on modern devices but may not render on older phones or operating systems.
Unicode
U+1f9ee
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 11.0
Shortcodes
:abacus:Keywords
calculation
When to Use 🧮 Abacus
Use for math, counting, history of computing, or traditional calculation methods.
- •Send 🧮 when you want to express or reference "abacus" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🧮 in conversations about calculation to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🧮 Abacus on social media posts, stories, or comments related to abacus
- •Add 🧮 to your username, bio, or status to show your connection to abacus
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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