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👫🏿👫🏿 Woman and Man Holding Hands: Dark Skin Tone EmojiUnicode: 1F46B 1F3FF

A couple holding hands with dark skin.

Released in This emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 in 2016 as part of an effort to add skin tone diversity to emojis, allowing for more inclusive representations.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 👫🏿 emoji illustrates a woman and a man holding hands, both with dark skin tones, symbolizing romantic relationships, emotional connections, and mutual support. It highlights themes of love, companionship, and equality, while emphasizing the importance of representing diverse ethnic backgrounds in digital conversations. This variant promotes inclusivity by addressing the need for skin tone options, making it a tool for expressing affection in a way that reflects real-world diversity.

Symbolism

  • Romantic love and commitment between partners
  • Equality and unity in relationships, regardless of background
  • Cultural diversity and inclusion in modern communication

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Expressing romantic affection in personal messages or social media posts
  • Highlighting partnerships and unity in discussions about relationships
  • Promoting diversity and inclusion in conversations about social issues

Usage Examples in Conversation

I'm so excited for our vacation together! 👫🏿
Nothing beats walking hand in hand with you. 👫🏿
Celebrating our anniversary with lots of love. 👫🏿
True partnership means supporting each other always. 👫🏿
Let's build a future full of happiness. 👫🏿

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use this emoji sensitively to avoid reinforcing stereotypes about gender or ethnicity.
  • Consider the context; it may not be appropriate for non-romantic scenarios to prevent misunderstandings.
  • Pair it with other emojis to clarify intent, especially in diverse or global conversations.

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