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👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏽Woman and Man Holding Hands: Medium-Light and Medium Skin Tones EmojiUnicode: 1F469 1F3FC 200D 1F91D 200D 1F468 1F3FD

A couple holding hands together.

Released in This emoji was introduced in Emoji 13.1 in 2020 as part of the Unicode 13.0 standard, promoting representation of diverse couples.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏽 emoji illustrates a woman with medium-light skin tone and a man with medium skin tone holding hands, symbolizing a deep connection between a heterosexual couple. It represents romantic partnerships, equality in relationships, and emotional support. This emoji highlights inclusivity by incorporating different skin tones, making it a versatile symbol for love, commitment, and togetherness in various cultural contexts. It's commonly used to express joy in relationships, celebrate milestones, or convey solidarity, while emphasizing diversity and mutual respect.

Symbolism

  • Partnership and equality, showing balanced relationships between individuals.
  • Romantic love and commitment, often linked to dating or marriage.
  • Diversity and inclusion, as the different skin tones promote representation of mixed-race couples.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In social media posts celebrating anniversaries or weddings.
  • In text messages expressing affection toward a partner.
  • In online discussions about relationship advice or equality.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Can't wait for our date night! 👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏽 Let's make more memories together.
Happy Valentine's Day to my amazing partner. 👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏽 You're my everything!
Just got engaged! 👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏽 Feeling so lucky to have found true love.
Walking hand in hand on the beach was perfect. 👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏽 What a great day!
Proud of us for overcoming challenges. 👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏽 Forever together.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it in contexts that promote positive relationships to avoid misinterpretation.
  • Be sensitive to cultural differences, as it may not represent all types of partnerships.
  • Avoid using it in professional or unrelated settings to maintain appropriateness.

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