man: dark skin tone, white hair
Unicode: 1F468 1F3FF 200D 1F9B3
Description
A man with dark skin, depicted with dark brown hair. This is a ZWJ sequence for 'man: dark skin tone, red hair'.
Group:
People & Body > person
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, descriptive of physical appearance. When used in context, it can express inclusion or representation.
Backstory
This emoji is a Zero Width Joiner (ZWJ) sequence combining 'Man' (1F468), 'Dark Skin Tone' (1F3FF), and 'Red Hair' (1F9B3). The 'Red Hair' component was added in Unicode 10.0 (2017), alongside other hair colors, to offer more inclusive and diverse emoji representations. The ZWJ sequence allows for the creation of a composite emoji that represents a more specific demographic.
Usage Examples
- Describing someone: 'He is a man with dark skin and red hair, full of energy. 👨🏿🦳'
- Inclusion in a diverse group: 'Our team is truly diverse, including people from all backgrounds and appearances. 👨🏿🦳'
- Identifying a character: 'The main character is strong and unique. 👨🏿🦳'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used to represent individuals with dark skin and red hair, promoting diversity and inclusion. Can be used in personal profiles or to refer to specific people.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, focusing on representation and diversity. May be less commonly used in general conversation if red hair is less prevalent.
Global:
Part of a broader effort to provide diverse skin tones and hair colors for emojis, allowing for more precise self-representation and character identification.