deaf person
Unicode: 1F9CF
Description
A person kneeling, often depicted with a neutral or slightly contemplative expression.
Group:
People & Body > person-gesture
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Can represent reverence, respect, prayer, surrender, or a physical act of kneeling like proposing or tending to something on the ground. Its emotional context is highly dependent on accompanying symbols or text.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 12.0 (2019) as part of a push for more inclusive and diverse human-activity emojis. It provides a distinct representation for the act of kneeling, separating it from general bowing or sitting forms.
Usage Examples
- Praying: 'Kneeling in prayer this morning. 🧘♀️🙏🛐'
- Proposing: 'He got down on one knee! 💍🥹'
- Showing respect: 'Kneeling at the memorial. 🕯️🫡'
- Gardening: 'Spending the afternoon kneeling in the garden. 👩🌾🌻'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with prayer (religious kneeling), proposals (romantic), submission, or showing respect (e.g., at a grave).
East Asian culture:
Can represent bowing in deep respect (though not the primary bowing emoji), traditional forms of prayer, or a posture of apology or supplication.