👫🏽👫🏽 Two People Holding Hands: Medium Skin Tone EmojiUnicode: 1F46B 1F3FD
Two people standing and holding hands.
Released in This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. Skin tone variations and gender-neutral options became available in subsequent updates.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The 👫🏽 emoji represents two people standing side by side, holding hands, with medium skin tone. This emoji often expresses feelings of connection, togetherness, love, friendship, and mutual support."
Symbolism
- Unity: Reflects a unified bond between two people.
- Companionship: Symbolizes companionship, often between romantic partners or close friends.
- Inclusivity: The use of skin tone modifiers emphasizes diversity and inclusivity in representation.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Used to express romantic relationships between people.
- Appropriate for social situations where you want to emphasize teamwork or support.
- Can be employed to show unity or friendship in conversations about solidarity.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Be mindful of context—this emoji is typically used in positive, supportive, or romantic contexts.
- This emoji includes gender-neutral depictions as an option; ensure you use the version that fits the desired representation.
- Skin tone modifiers affect the diversity represented—use this to showcase inclusivity or reflect the people involved.
Related Emojis
Two People Holding Hands
A generic two-person combination without any skin tone or gender modifiers.
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Two Men Holding Hands
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