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🤲🤲 EmojiUnicode: 1F932

Two palms facing up together.

Released in The 🤲 emoji was introduced in Emoji 13.0 in 2020 as part of Unicode 13.0, initially to represent gestures of offering or receiving.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 🤲 emoji, known as 'palms up together', depicts two hands with palms facing upwards and pressed together. It symbolizes a gesture of openness, often used to indicate receiving something, offering help, praying, begging, or showing humility. In digital communication, it conveys emotions like gratitude, supplication, or generosity, and can be interpreted based on context, such as in conversations about charity, requests, or spiritual moments.

Symbolism

  • Receiving gifts or assistance, representing openness and welcome.
  • Offering something, symbolizing generosity or sharing.
  • Prayer or supplication, indicating humility and spiritual connection.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In everyday chats when asking for favors or help from friends.
  • In social media posts related to charity, donations, or giving back.
  • In religious or spiritual discussions to express prayer or devotion.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, can you lend me some money for lunch? 🤲 I'm really in a bind!
I'm so thankful for your advice today. 🤲 It means the world to me.
Please, could you share your notes from class? 🤲 I missed a lot.
Offering free advice to anyone who needs it 🤲 – just ask!
Let's all come together and support the cause. 🤲 Every bit helps.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it sparingly in formal emails to maintain professionalism, as it can come across as too casual.
  • Combine it with other emojis like 🙏 for added context, such as in prayers or thanks, to enhance clarity.
  • Be mindful of cultural differences, as it might be seen as begging in some contexts, so use it positively.

Related Emojis

🙏

Folded Hands

Represents praying, thanking, or high-fiving, often used for gratitude.

👐

Open Hands

Symbolizes welcoming, hugging, or receiving, similar to offering openness.

🤝

Handshake

Indicates agreement, partnership, or greeting, related to hand gestures.

👏

Clapping Hands

Used for applause or congratulations, conveying positive hand-based reactions.

🙌

Raising Hands

Sign of celebration, praise, or excitement, often in group contexts.

❤️

Red Heart

Expresses love or affection, which can pair with 🤲 for emotional support.

😊

Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes

Shows happiness, which can accompany 🤲 in friendly or grateful messages.

🙋

Person Raising Hand

Indicates volunteering or asking questions, similar to seeking or offering.

👍

Thumbs Up

Represents approval or agreement, a positive gesture like 🤲.

🫂

People Hugging

Symbolizes embrace or support, relating to gestures of care and receiving.