man walking: medium-light skin tone
Unicode: 1F6B6 1F3FC 200D 2642
Description
Unicode sequence representing a man bicycling, with dark skin tone.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
minimally-qualified
Emotion:
Generally conveys ideas related to cycling, exercise, transportation, outdoor activities, or specific events like bike races.
Backstory
This is a ZWJ (Zero Width Joiner) sequence combining the 'person bicycling' emoji (1F6B6), a specified skin tone modifier (1F3FC for dark skin tone), and the male sign (2642) to explicitly define a man bicycling. The 'person bicycling' emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), and the male/female gendered versions using ZWJ sequences were standardized later to provide more specific representations.
Usage Examples
- Talking about a bike ride: 'Just finished a 20-mile ride 🚴🏾♂️'
- Discussing commuting by bike: 'Biking to work today 🚴🏾♂️'
- Referring to male cyclists: 'The Tour de France champion is an incredible 🚴🏾♂️'
- Promoting cycling as a hobby: 'Get out and explore on your bike! 🚴🏾♂️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used in contexts of fitness, sports, commuting, or leisure activities involving bicycles.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often appearing in discussions about health, exercise, or urban mobility.