man running: medium skin tone
Unicode: 1F3C3 1F3FD 200D 2642 FE0F
Description
A man running, depicted in a medium skin tone, with a single raised arm and leg, indicating motion. This is the male form of the person running emoji.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents physical activity, athleticism, movement, energy, or being on the go. Can also symbolize progress, effort, or an active lifestyle.
Backstory
This specific multi-person emoji (man running, medium skin tone) is a combination of several Unicode characters: 'runner' (1F3C3), 'medium skin tone' (1F3FD), 'zero width joiner' (200D), 'male sign' (2642), and 'emoji variation selector' (FE0F). The base 'runner' emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), and the skin tone modifiers and gendered versions were added later for improved inclusivity in Unicode 8.0 (2015).
Usage Examples
- Talking about exercise: 'Going for a run! 🏃🏽♂️'
- Referring to sports: 'Marathon training is intense 🏃🏽♂️'
- Indicating being busy: 'Always running around these days 🏃🏽♂️'
- Showing progress: 'Making good progress on the project 🏃🏽♂️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to denote running, sports, fitness activities, or being busy and on the move.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often associated with sports events, health, or a general sense of being active.