person walking
Unicode: 1F6B6
Description
A person walking, shown in profile, often depicted with an outstretched arm and leg as if mid-stride. The color and gender may vary, but it commonly represents a generic individual.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically neutral, representing an action or a state of being in motion. Can imply movement, progress, or simply a person going from one place to another.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It is a foundational emoji for depicting human action and is part of a larger set of person-related emojis that have since expanded to include various genders and skin tones.
Usage Examples
- Indicating movement: 'I'm walking home now 🚶'
- Suggesting a stroll: 'Let's go for a walk in the park 🚶'
- Representing a commute: 'Waiting for the bus after a long walk 🚶'
- Exercising: 'Got my steps in today 🚶'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to represent walking, movement, or a person on the move. Can be used in conjunction with other emojis to signify a journey or travel.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often used in messaging to indicate someone is leaving, arriving, or simply on their way.