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👫👫 Man and Woman Holding Hands EmojiUnicode: 1F46B

A couple holding hands.

Released in Introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010) and Emoji 1.0 (2015).

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 👫 emoji, known as 'Man and Woman Holding Hands', represents a couple, often illustrating friendship, love, or support. It signifies unity, affection, and companionship between two people of opposite genders."

Symbolism

  • Togetherness: 👫 symbolizes two people who share a close bond, either as friends, partners, or family.
  • Unity: The act of holding hands often represents unity, mutual support, and protection.
  • Romantic Relationships: It frequently conveys aspects of romantic partnerships and love.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Expressing closeness or support in a friendship or relationship.
  • Indicating a romantic relationship between a man and a woman.
  • In conversations about going on a date or spending quality time together.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I'm excited for our weekend getaway together! 👫
Can't wait for our dinner tonight 😄👫!
You're always there for me, thank you for holding me up 👫
Date night with my favorite person 💕👫
Celebrating another year of friendship! 👫

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Primarily depicts a man and woman as a romantic or close platonic duo.
  • Not suitable for scenarios requiring gender-neutral representation; consider using 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 for inclusivity.
  • Use in personal contexts, as it can feel too intimate if used in professional communication.

Related Emojis

👬

Two Men Holding Hands

Represents a close platonic or romantic bond between two men.

👭

Two Women Holding Hands

Represents friendship or a romantic relationship between two women.

Red Heart

Symbolizes love and romance, often paired with couple emojis.

👨‍❤️‍👨

Men Holding Hands with Heart

Two men holding hands with a heart, representing love.

👩‍❤️‍👩

Women Holding Hands with Heart

Two women holding hands with a heart, representing love.

👨‍👩‍👧

Family

A family consisting of a man, a woman, and a child.

💑

Couple with Heart

Two people, typically a couple, with a heart between them, symbolizing love.

🥰

Smiling Face with Hearts

A face with hearts, often used to convey love, affection, or adoration.

🤝

Handshake

Symbolizes agreement, friendship, or mutual support.

🌹

Rose

A common gift between romantic partners, representing affection and love.