man zombie
Unicode: 1F9DF 200D 2642 FE0F
Description
A man on a wheelchair. This emoji depicts a person using a manual or powered wheelchair, indicating a person with a mobility disability. The specific code points refer to a man (male symbol) in a wheelchair.
Group:
People & Body > person-fantasy
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
This emoji primarily serves to represent disability and inclusion. It can convey a sense of normalcy, independence, or simply describe a person with mobility impairments. It doesn't typically express an emotion in the same way as a face emoji.
Backstory
The wheelchair symbol itself has been an internationally recognized symbol for accessibility for decades. The specific emoji composition ('person in wheelchair' 1F9DF, combined with Zero Width Joiner 200D, and male sign 2642, followed by variation selector-16 VS16 FE0F) was introduced as part of Unicode 10.0 in 2017 to provide more gender-specific options for the existing 'person in wheelchair' emoji.
Usage Examples
- To represent a character in a story or media: 'The main character, a man in a wheelchair 👨🦼, navigated the bustling market.'
- In discussions about accessibility: 'We need to ensure all public spaces are accessible for people 👨🦼.'
- To celebrate Paralympic athletes: 'The marathon winner, a truly inspiring man 👨🦼, crossed the finish line.'
Cultural Differences
General:
Universally recognized as a symbol for wheelchair users and disability. Its interpretation is largely consistent across cultures, emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility.
Specific contexts:
Can be used in discussions about disability rights, accessibility features, or to simply depict a person with mobility issues in various scenarios without carrying negative connotations.