The "❁⊂ʕ•ᴥ•๑ʔ" emote or "Cute bear taking a flower" emote is a popular Japanese-style emoticon featuring a cute bear holding a flower in its mouth. The bear's face includes the letters "ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ" which represent its eyes, nose, and mouth. The flower symbolizes cuteness and innocence, and the overall emoticon is often used to express positive emotions such as happiness, love, and gratitude.