Like the expression "ladder of success," which signifies social success or climbing the social ladder, this emoji visually represents the abstract stages of growth. It's useful when talking about your career or personal development.

Cultures often compare the path to success to a ladder, like the "ladder to fame and success" (立身揚名) in the East or the "corporate ladder" in the West. Using this emoji to cheer on a friend striving for a goal or to share your own achievements can convey a positive feeling.