pregnant person: medium skin tone
Unicode: 1FAC4 1F3FD
Description
A person with a beard, in a medium skin tone.
Group:
People & Body > person-role
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
This emoji primarily serves to represent a person with a beard, with the skin tone modifier indicating a medium complexion. It does not inherently convey a specific emotion, but rather a characteristic of a person.
Backstory
The 'Person: Beard' emoji (1FAC4) was introduced in Unicode 13.0 (2020), reflecting the increasing demand for more inclusive and diverse representations of people. The skin tone modifier (1F3FD) allows for customization, ensuring it can represent a broader range of individuals.
Usage Examples
- Describing someone: 'He's got a great beard! 🫄🏽'
- Self-representation: 'This is me during 'No-Shave November.' 🫄🏽'
- Referring to a look: 'I'm thinking of growing out my beard like this! 🫄🏽'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to represent men or non-binary individuals who sport beards, often signifying masculinity or a particular aesthetic.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, representing bearded individuals. Beards are sometimes associated with maturity or specific cultural figures.
Global:
Universally understood as a representation of a bearded individual, with the skin tone modifier for inclusivity and accuracy.