deaf man
Unicode: 1F9CF 200D 2642 FE0F
Description
A man wearing a red uniform stands with hands clasped as if praying, often associated with a person in a religious habit or monk.
Group:
People & Body > person-gesture
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents devotion, prayer, spirituality, monastic life, or a holy person.
Backstory
This emoji belongs to a series of profession-based emojis, with the base 'person in lotus position' (1F9CF) introduced in Unicode 10.0 (2017). The male variation with the 'man' sign (2642 FE0F) specifies the gender. It aims to represent various religious and spiritual roles in a gender-specific manner.
Usage Examples
- Expressing spiritual practice: 'Starting my meditation session. 🧘♂️'
- Referring to a religious figure: 'The monk gave a thoughtful sermon. 🧘♂️'
- Symbolizing peace and reflection: 'A moment of quiet contemplation. 🧘♂️'
- Discussing monastic life: 'Learning about the life of a Buddhist monk. 🧘♂️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly perceived as a monk, friar, or a person in a religious order, often associated with Christianity or Buddhism. Can also represent general prayer or contemplation.
East Asian culture:
Strongly associated with Buddhist monks or spiritual practitioners, representing peace, enlightenment, or religious practice.