man swimming
Unicode: 1F3CA 200D 2642 FE0F
Description
A male swimmer emoji, depicted as a person in a swimming cap and goggles, often with a determined or focused expression, in the process of swimming.
Group:
People & Body > person-sport
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents athleticism, determination, fitness, and participation in aquatic sports. Can also evoke feelings of accomplishment or leisure.
Backstory
This emoji sequence combines the 'Person Swimming' (1F3CA) with 'Zero Width Joiner' (200D), 'Male Sign' (2642), and 'Variation Selector-16' (FE0F) to specifically represent a male swimmer. The base 'Person Swimming' emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), and the gender-specific version clarifies its representation.
Usage Examples
- Talking about swimming competition: 'He just broke his personal best! 🏊♂️'
- Discussing workout routines: 'Daily swim practice 🏊♂️'
- Referring to lifeguards: 'The lifeguard on duty 🏊♂️'
- About summer activities: 'Off to the pool this weekend! 🏊♂️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used in contexts of professional sports, fitness, or recreational swimming.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often appears in discussions about health, competitive sports, or summer activities.