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zombie
Unicode: 1F9DF
Description
A person kneeling on the ground.
Group:
People & Body > person-fantasy
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Can represent various emotions including respect, prayer, surrender, defeat, or waiting.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 12.0 (2019) as part of a broader effort to expand the representation of people in various postures and activities. It addresses the need to depict actions like praying, proposing, or showing reverence digitally.
Usage Examples
- Expressing prayer: 'Praying for you 🙏'
- Showing respect/humility: 'Kneeling before greatness 🙏'
- Representing a proposal: 'He got down on one knee... 💍'
- Indicating surrender or defeat: 'I concede!'
- Waiting patiently: 'Just waiting for my turn.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with prayer (especially in a Christian context), proposing marriage, or showing respect/submission.
East Asian culture:
Can represent bowing in greeting or apology, prayer in various religious contexts, or humble supplication.