Яшил иқтисодиёт ва тараққиёт Volume 4 Issue 4 (2026) · pp. 513-517
A COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO EMOJI SEMANTICS
S.J. Yangiboev
Abstract
This article examines contemporary approaches to emoji semantics in digital communication. The study focuses on three major theoretical frameworks: cognitive, pragmatic, and semiotic approaches. Through a qualitative comparative analysis of recent linguistic research, the paper identifies the key principles, strengths, and limitations of each approach. The findings demonstrate that emoji function as multimodal meaning-making units that extend beyond traditional linguistic boundaries. It is argued that emoji semantics is inherently dynamic, context-dependent, and shaped by the interaction of visual and verbal elements. The study contributes to the development of modern linguistic theory by proposing an integrated perspective on emoji interpretation.
emoji,semanticspragmaticssemioticsmultimodalitydigital communication.
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