victory hand: medium skin tone
Unicode: 270C 1F3FD
Description
Unicode character for the hand gesture showing a 'V' sign, commonly known as a victory or peace sign, with a medium skin tone.
Group:
People & Body > hand-fingers-partial
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents victory, peace, success, or a friendly greeting. The 'V' shape formed by the index and middle fingers can convey a sense of triumph, solidarity, or a relaxed attitude.
Backstory
The 'V' sign itself has varied historical origins, prominently used as a symbol for 'V' for victory by Winston Churchill in WWII and later adopted by the counterculture movement as a peace symbol. The specific Unicode character (270C) is a standalone 'V' sign, which was later combined with skin tone modifiers (like 1F3FD for medium skin tone, introduced in Unicode 8.0 in 2015) to allow for diverse representation.
Usage Examples
- Celebrating a win: 'We did it! ✌🏽'
- Expressing peace or calm: 'Just enjoying the quiet evening. ✌🏽'
- Taking a photo: 'Say cheese! ✌🏽'
- Greeting someone informally: 'Hey there! ✌🏽'
- Signaling unity: 'Peace out, everyone! ✌🏽'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely recognized as a 'peace sign' (especially among counterculture movements since the 1960s) or a 'victory sign' (popularized by Winston Churchill during WWII). Can also be a general greeting or sign of happiness. If the palm faces inward (towards the signer) in certain Anglophone countries (e.g., UK, Australia, New Zealand), it can be an offensive insult.
East Asian culture:
Very popular in photos, especially among younger generations, as a playful pose. It's often used simply for aesthetic effect or to convey cuteness (kawaii) rather than explicit victory or peace meanings. The palm usually faces outward.