person: medium-light skin tone, blond hair
Unicode: 1F471 1F3FC
Description
A man with a blonde or light brown beard, generally depicted as a young or middle-aged male with a full, lush beard and often long hair. The 1F3FC (Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-3) indicates a light skin tone.
Group:
People & Body > person
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, or can convey a sense of masculinity, wisdom, or a particular style. The beard is a primary characteristic.
Backstory
The 'Man: Beard' emoji (1F471 200D 2642 FE0F) was introduced in Unicode 10.0 (2017) as part of the 'Man: type' family. The skin tone modifier (1F3FC) allows for customization to represent diverse appearances. It reflects the increasing popularity and cultural significance of beards in contemporary society.
Usage Examples
- Describing someone's appearance: 'He has a great beard! 👨🏻🦰'
- Referring to personal style: 'Trying to grow out my beard 👨🏻🦰'
- Indicating a specific male characteristic: 'My brother just shaved his 👨🏻🦰'
Cultural Differences
General:
Beards have various cultural significances, from religious custom to fashion statement, across different societies. In some contexts, they are associated with maturity, wisdom, or defiance. In others, they are simply a hairstyle choice.
Western culture:
Often associated with masculinity, ruggedness, or a trendy 'lumberjack' look. Can also denote a more relaxed or 'hipster' style.
Middle Eastern/South Asian culture:
In some regions, beards are a symbol of religious piety, tradition, or social status.