Meaning
A smiling face with two open hands held out in front of it. It is mostly read as a hug, offering warmth, comfort or a cheerful welcome, though the open hands can also look like jazz hands or an excited “ta-da.”
Use it to send support or thanks when you cannot be there in person: “Heard you got the job, so proud of you 🤗” It is friendly without being romantic, so it fits colleagues and acquaintances too. Because some people see excitement rather than a hug, add a word like “hugs” when comfort is the main point.