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🖐🏼Raised Hand Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F590 1F3FC
A hand with splayed fingers.
Released in The hand with fingers splayed emoji was introduced in Unicode 7.0 in 2014, with skin tone variations like medium-light added in subsequent updates for better diversity.
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Meaning and Interpretation
The 🖐🏼 emoji represents a hand with fingers spread apart, often symbolizing a raised hand for attention, stopping an action, or signaling a high five. It conveys openness, participation, or a non-verbal cue in conversations, and the medium-light skin tone adds a personalized touch to reflect diverse users.
Symbolism
- Symbol of stopping or halting, used to indicate 'wait' or 'pause'.
- Represents raising a hand for questions, participation, or seeking attention.
- Indicates openness, welcome, or a high five for celebration and positivity.
Common Usage Scenarios
- In virtual meetings or classrooms to signal wanting to speak or ask a question.
- In casual text chats to tell someone to stop or wait before continuing.
- On social media for greetings, high fives, or showing enthusiasm in posts.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Hey, I need to jump in here! 🖐🏼
Wait a second, let me explain. 🖐🏼
Awesome work, team! High five! 🖐🏼
Stop scrolling and check this out. 🖐🏼
I'm raising my hand for that idea. 🖐🏼
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it sparingly in formal settings to avoid misinterpretation as rude or demanding.
- Consider cultural contexts, as hand gestures can vary in meaning across regions.
- Pair it with text for clarity, especially in international conversations to prevent confusion.