circled M
circled M, 원글자 엠
Ⓜ️ represents subways or public transportation. It is frequently used as a subway sign in many countries around the world.
Especially in many cities in Europe and the United States, it's a sign made from the first letter of Metro (subway). It's convenient because even tourists can easily recognize it.
Ⓜ️ represents subways or public transportation. It is frequently used as a subway sign in many countries around the world.
Especially in many cities in Europe and the United States, it's a sign made from the first letter of Metro (subway). It's convenient because even tourists can easily recognize it.
This symbol became widespread from the 1970s as part of the standardization of public transport systems. After being first used by the Paris Metro, it became universal worldwide.
What's interesting is that each city uses a slightly different design. Paris mainly uses a red M, New York yellow and black, and Seoul a blue M, reflecting the identity of each city.