On the 9th, during the 2019 WeChat Open Class PRO, WeChat released the "2018 WeChat Annual Data Report".
One set of data revealed the most popular emojis among different age groups, which is quite thought-provoking!
According to a report released by WeChat, China's most popular messaging app, on the 9th, people of different age groups have completely different preferences when choosing emoji packages.
Now it's time to reveal your age. Let's take a look at which emoji package you, dear reader, belong to.
Post-00s Favorites
Half iced beverage, half dessert in your veins
You start getting hyped at 10:00 PM
As a post-2000s individual, your favorite WeChat emoji is probably the "facepalm".
You're probably still a night owl who loves iced drinks and desserts.
Post-90s Favorites
The king/queen of sleeping in
Enjoys reading emotional articles
Most individuals born in the 1990s prefer the "face with tears of joy" emoji, and they tend to sleep in compared to other age groups.
Their reading interests have shifted from entertainment and gossip to lifestyle and relationship stories.
Post-80s Favorites
Workaholic
Cares deeply about national affairs
If you were born in the 1980s, your reading interests haven't changed much over the last three years. You're still concerned about national affairs. A "toothy grin" emoji is your favorite.
Post-70s Favorites
Don't sleep until 11:30 PM
WeChat users born in the 1970s are optimists who love to use the "smiling face with hand over mouth" emoji and enjoy browsing WeChat Moments. They usually go to bed around 11:30 PM.
55 and Above Favorites
Video call the person you miss the most after dinner
Individuals over the age of 55 are early birds who find entertainment online through activities such as browsing WeChat Moments, reading, and shopping.
They enjoy cheering others up, so their favorite emoji is "giving a thumbs-up".
Who have you messaged the most on WeChat this year?
As of September 2018, WeChat had over 1 billion monthly active users, with 63 million of them being over 55 years old, accounting for 5.8% of the total.
WeChat users send 45 billion messages and make 410 million audio and video calls per day.
The report also revealed that WeChat is deeply integrated into various aspects of our lives.
WeChat data shows that the number of passengers using WeChat for public transportation increased by 370% last year.
The number of people using WeChat to pay for medical expenses also increased by 190%.
In addition to facilitating social interactions, WeChat has become an indispensable part of our daily lives. Usage statistics show a significant increase in WeChat transactions for various purposes: public transport purchases have surged by 4.7 times, and medical payments have witnessed a 2.9-fold increase.
"North-Guang-Shen": Top Foodie Battleground
WeChat has also gained popularity as a payment method for dining expenses. The culinary scene in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen is particularly vibrant, ranking these cities as the top three foodie destinations.
However, the most extravagant spenders when it comes to dining are foodies in Wenzhou, Foshan, and Dongguan.
WeChat's dining payment feature has experienced a surge of 1.5 times compared to the previous year, with Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen leading the pack as the top performers.
2019: Your WeChat Data Revealed. While the data itself may be numerical, the stories behind it are rich and insightful.
Source: China Daily Network
Authors: Bilingual Jun and CD Jun
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