deaf person: dark skin tone
Unicode: 1F9CF 1F3FF
Description
A person kneeling, depicted with dark skin tone. The gender is unspecified, making it a versatile emoji for various contexts involving kneeling.
Group:
People & Body > person-gesture
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Can express reverence, prayer, humbleness, submission, contemplation, or even a gesture of protest depending on the context.
Backstory
This emoji part of the 'Person Kneeling' sequence, introduced in Unicode 12.0 (2019). The addition of skin tone modifiers (like 1F3FF for dark skin) allows for more diverse and inclusive representation in digital communication, reflecting the wide range of individuals and contexts in which kneeling occurs.
Usage Examples
- Religious context: 'Praying for peace 🧎🏿'
- Proposal: 'He got down on one knee 🧎🏿 and asked the question!'
- Protest/Solidarity: 'Kneeling in solidarity for justice 🧎🏿'
- Contemplation/Reflection: 'Just taking a moment to reflect 🧎🏿'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with prayer (religious connotations), proposals (romantic), or acts of protest (kneeling during national anthems).
East Asian culture:
Can be used in contexts of bowing in respect, reverence, or even apology, similar to traditional customs.