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petri dish
Unicode: 1F9EB
Description
A brown-skinned arm, typically of a male or non-gender-specific person, flexing its bicep. The arm is often depicted with a vein or definition to emphasize strength.
Group:
Objects > science
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents strength, power, determination, success, effort, and confidence.
Backstory
The Flexed Biceps emoji was approved as part of Unicode 8.0 in 2015. It is a visual representation of strength and physical power, widely recognized across cultures as a symbol of 'muscle' or 'might.' It has various skin tone modifiers available.
Usage Examples
- Showing physical strength: 'Just finished my workout! 💪'
- Indicating determination: 'Gonna ace this exam! 💪'
- Expressing effort: 'Been working hard all day 💪'
- Celebrating success: 'We did it! 💪'
- Encouraging someone: 'You got this! 💪'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to express physical strength, resilience, or a sense of accomplishment/hard work.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often used to signify effort ('ganbaru'), perseverance, or to show support and encouragement to others.