Language Matters | How the heart became the universal symbol of love
- Posted on February 9, 2025
- By South China Morning Post
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Language Matters | How the heart became the universal symbol of love
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On Valentine’s Day hearts are everywhere – on cards, cakes, balloons and emojis – but when were they first used to symbolise love?