man mechanic: medium skin tone
Unicode: 1F468 1F3FD 200D 1F527
Description
A man with a medium skin tone, wearing a work uniform, often blue or grey overalls, holding a wrench. Represents someone engaged in manual labor or repair.
Group:
People & Body > person-role
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents diligence, skill, practicality, or being hands-on. Can evoke feelings of capability and problem-solving.
Backstory
This emoji is a ZWJ (Zero Width Joiner) sequence combining several Unicode characters: 'Man' (U+1F468), 'Medium Skin Tone' (U+1F3FD), 'Zero Width Joiner' (U+200D), and 'Wrench' (U+1F527). This sequence was added to Emoji 4.0 in 2016, allowing for more specific depictions of professions and activities with diverse skin tones.
Usage Examples
- Indicating a repair: 'My car needs some work, calling the mechanic! 👨🏽🔧'
- Talking about a skilled tradesperson: 'He's a great plumber! 👨🏽🔧'
- Representing manual work: 'Time to get hands-on with this project. 👨🏽🔧'
- In DIY contexts: 'Trying to fix it myself with some tools. 👨🏽🔧'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with skilled trades, automotive repair, plumbing, or general maintenance.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with manual labor, craftsmanship, and blue-collar professions. May also be seen in contexts of DIY projects or technical support.