Chains emoji meaning

The chains emoji shows two metal links connected together, representing strength, connection, or being figuratively tied to something. It is often used to symbolize bonds, restrictions, or relationships that hold things together. This emoji can also represent the idea of linking concepts, teamwork, or partnership. Its simple design makes it versatile, allowing it to convey both physical and metaphorical connections in various contexts.

The chains emoji was approved in Unicode 5.2 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/07259