Hollow red circle emoji meaning

The hollow red circle emoji is a bright, round symbol that looks like a red circle with a see-through center, similar to the shape of the letter O. It is often used to bring attention to something important or to highlight key information, much like underlining a word or pointing to a specific detail. People sometimes use it to represent a target or a checkpoint and to show focus or selection, making it a versatile symbol in both casual and more thoughtful conversations. Its bold appearance helps it stand out, making it a useful tool for drawing emphasis or signaling significance.

The hollow red circle emoji was approved in Unicode 5.2 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026