deaf man
Unicode: 1F9CF 200D 2642
Description
A man wearing a lab coat and safety glasses, holding a beaker. The emoji specifically depicts a male scientist.
Group:
People & Body > person-gesture
Status:
minimally-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents intelligence, scientific curiosity, discovery, and expertise in the fields of science and technology.
Backstory
This emoji is part of the 'person in suit' or 'person with profession' series. The 'scientist' emoji (🧑🔬) was introduced in Unicode 4.0 (2003) as a 'person in lab coat'. The gendered version (👨🔬) with the 'man' zero-width joiner was added later as part of a trend to provide gender-specific representations for existing profession emojis, allowing for more specific portrayal of male individuals in this role.
Usage Examples
- Expressing enthusiasm for science: 'Just finished a fascinating documentary about space! 👨🔬🔭'
- Referring to a male scientist: 'Our lead researcher, Dr. Smith, truly embodies the spirit of a dedicated scientist. 👨🔬'
- Highlighting scientific discovery: 'Breakthrough in cancer research! 👨🔬🔬'
- In a playful context about problem-solving: 'Time to put on my thinking cap and solve this puzzle! 👨🔬💡'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used to represent STEM fields, research, innovation, and sometimes a 'mad scientist' trope in a playful context.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, emphasizing diligence, academic achievement, and technological advancement. Can also be used in contexts related to schooling or research institutions.