cook
Unicode: 1F9D1 200D 1F373
Description
A person, typically depicted with short hair, wearing a white chef's hat and apron, representing a cook or chef. This emoji is part of a ZWJ sequence combining 'person' and 'cooking'.
Group:
People & Body > person-role
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents culinary arts, cooking, food preparation, professionalism in the kitchen, and often implies skill or passion for cooking.
Backstory
This emoji sequence was approved as part of Unicode 4.0 in 2003 as 'Cook' and integrated into Emoji 4.0 in 2016. It's a Zero Width Joiner (ZWJ) sequence combining U+1F9D1 (Person) and U+1F373 (Cooking), allowing for a more specific representation than just the cooking pot.
Usage Examples
- Expressing love for cooking: 'Spending my Sunday cooking up a storm! 👨🍳'
- Referring to a chef: 'The chef at this restaurant is amazing! 👨🍳'
- About a cooking class: 'Just finished my first cooking lesson! 👨🍳'
- Promoting a food event: 'Join us for a culinary experience! 👨🍳'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to represent professional chefs, home cooks, cooking as a hobby, or catering services. Often associated with gourmet food or cooking shows.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, but sometimes also used in contexts of food reviews or recommendations, emphasizing the skill behind the dish.