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👬🏾Men Holding Hands: Medium-Dark Skin Tone EmojiUnicode: 1F46C 1F3FE

Two men holding hands with medium-dark skin.

Released in The men holding hands emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2012, with skin tone modifiers like medium-dark added in Unicode 8.0 in 2015 for greater diversity.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 👬🏾 emoji depicts two men holding hands, symbolizing close relationships between males. It is commonly used to express platonic friendship, romantic partnerships, or solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. The medium-dark skin tone adds a layer of inclusivity, representing individuals with that skin color in various cultural contexts, and promotes awareness of diversity in interpersonal connections.

Symbolism

  • Friendship and brotherhood, highlighting strong male bonds and support systems.
  • Romantic love between men, often associated with same-sex relationships and affection.
  • Unity and equality, representing solidarity in social movements like LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In social media posts to celebrate friendships or relationships, such as sharing photos of outings.
  • In online chats or dating apps to indicate a couple's status or express affection.
  • During pride events or advocacy discussions to show support for LGBTQ+ causes and diversity.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, I'm so grateful for our bromance! 👬🏾 Let's grab coffee soon.
Happy Pride Month! Standing with my partner through it all. 👬🏾
Just went for a walk with my best friend – nothing beats that vibe. 👬🏾
Anniversary vibes with the love of my life. 👬🏾 Forever together!
Shoutout to my ride-or-die buddy! 👬🏾 We've got each other's backs.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use the emoji thoughtfully to respect individual identities and avoid stereotyping based on gender or skin tone.
  • Consider cultural contexts; it may symbolize friendship in some settings and romance in others, so clarify intent if needed.
  • Be mindful of inclusivity; pair it with other emojis to ensure representation doesn't exclude diverse groups.

Related Emojis

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Women Holding Hands: Medium-Dark Skin Tone

Similar to 👬🏾 but for women, often used for female friendships or relationships.

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Red Heart

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Rainbow Flag

Symbolizes LGBTQ+ pride and is often used alongside 👬🏾 in advocacy posts.

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Couple with Heart: Man, Man

Directly relates to male couples, emphasizing romantic love like 👬🏾.

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Handshake

Indicates agreement or partnership, similar to the supportive nature of 👬🏾.

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Couple with Heart

A general couple emoji that can complement 👬🏾 for broader relationship expressions.

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Rainbow

Associated with diversity and inclusion, often used with 👬🏾 in pride contexts.

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People Hugging

Shows affection and support, paralleling the closeness in 👬🏾.

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Busts in Silhouette

Represents groups or communities, linking to the unity aspect of 👬🏾.