man walking
Unicode: 1F6B6 200D 2642 FE0F
Description
A person on a bicycle, composed of the 'person on bicycle' emoji (1F6B6), followed by a zero width joiner (200D), the 'male sign' emoji (2642), and a variation selector (FE0F), specifically depicting a man riding a bicycle. The person is typically shown in profile, on a two-wheeled vehicle, with hands on handlebars and feet on pedals.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, descriptive. Primarily conveys the action or state of cycling. Can be used to represent hobbies, exercise, commuting, or environmental consciousness, depending on context.
Backstory
The base 'person on bicycle' emoji (1F6B6) was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). The combination with the 'male sign' (2642) and a Zero Width Joiner (200D) is part of Unicode's mechanism to specify gender or other attributes for certain emojis, allowing for greater inclusivity and specificity in representation. The specific 'man biking' sequence (1F6B6 200D 2642 FE0F) was added as part of Emoji 4.0 in 2016.
Usage Examples
- Talking about cycling as a hobby: 'Going for a ride this weekend! 🚴♂️'
- Discussing commuting: 'I bike to work every day. 🚴♂️'
- Referencing exercise: 'Needed that workout! 🚴♂️'
- Promoting sustainable living: 'Choose bikes over cars! 🚴♂️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to represent daily commute, exercise, leisure activity, or advocating for sustainable transport.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, also frequently seen in contexts of urban mobility and health, or in discussions about city planning and infrastructure.