man running: dark skin tone
Unicode: 1F3C3 1F3FF 200D 2642 FE0F
Description
A male runner with dark skin, wearing a running outfit, actively running. This is a ZWJ sequence combining 'man running' with 'dark skin tone'.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents physical activity, athleticism, determination, fitness, and often used in contexts of sports, exercise, or movement.
Backstory
The base 'person running' emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). With the introduction of skin tone modifiers in Unicode 8.0 (2015), and gender options often using ZWJ sequences, this specific combination allowing for male and skin tone variations became possible, offering more inclusive representation for digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Indicating a run: 'Going for a morning run 🏃🏿♂️'
- Talking about fitness: 'Trying to stay fit! 🏃🏿♂️'
- Referring to an athlete: 'He's a strong runner 🏃🏿♂️'
- Expressing being busy: 'Running around all day 🏃🏿♂️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Frequently used to symbolize health, active lifestyle, marathons, or general fitness pursuits.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often appearing in health-related apps, sports events, or to represent being busy and on the go.