mechanic: dark skin tone
Unicode: 1F9D1 1F3FF 200D 1F527
Description
A person with dark skin tone at work, specifically depicted as a mechanic or engineer holding a wrench.
Group:
People & Body > person-role
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents professionalism, skilled labor, repair, maintenance, or engineering. Can convey capability, expertise, or a hands-on approach.
Backstory
This emoji is a ZWJ (Zero Width Joiner) sequence combining 'Person' (1F9D1), 'Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-6' (1F3FF for dark skin tone), and 'Wrench' (1F527). The combination was standardized to represent a 'Mechanic' or 'Engineer' with a specific skin tone, reflecting the diversity of professions and people. The base 'Person' emoji was introduced earlier, and later combined with the wrench to represent a specific occupation through Unicode's ZWJ sequences.
Usage Examples
- Working on a broken car: 'My car broke down, but the 🧑🏿🔧 fixed it in no time!'
- Talking about a skilled tradesperson: 'We need a good 🧑🏿🔧 for the plumbing issue.'
- Expressing engineering expertise: 'He's a brilliant 🧑🏿🔧 with a solution for every technical challenge.'
- Referring to DIY projects: 'Time to put on my 🧑🏿🔧 hat and get this project done.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often seen as a symbol of practical skills, blue-collar work, or problem-solving. Can also denote reliability and readiness to fix things.
East Asian culture:
May be used similarly, emphasizing diligence and technical proficiency. Can also signify a 'can-do' attitude, especially in fields requiring manual dexterity.