man running
Unicode: 1F3C3 200D 2642
Description
A man running, depicted as a runner, often shown in motion.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
minimally-qualified
Emotion:
Represents athleticism, sports, active lifestyle, competition, fitness, or simply someone in the act of running.
Backstory
The 'man running' emoji is a combination of the 'person running' (U+1F3C3) and the male sign (U+2642) with a zero width joiner (U+200D) to specify the male gender. The base 'person running' emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010. The gender variations (man running, woman running) were standardized later through ZWJ sequences.
Usage Examples
- Used to describe a runner: 'He's training for a marathon 🏃♂️'
- Indicating exercise: 'Time for my morning run 🏃♂️'
- Referring to sports: 'Track and field events start soon 🏃♂️'
- Symbolizing speed or urgency: 'Need to get this done quickly 🏃♂️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used in contexts of marathons, jogging, track and field, or general physical activity.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often appearing in sports-related content or fitness apps. Can also symbolize 'moving fast' or 'getting things done quickly'.