hand emoji
A waving hand emoji, often used to express greetings like hello or goodbyes. This hand emoji has a medium-dark skin tone.
There are different emoji meanings for hand emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely understood as a 'hello' or 'goodbye' gesture. Can also signify 'I'm here' or 'look at me.'
- East Asian culture
- Similar usage for greetings and farewells. In some contexts, it can also be used to get attention or express a simple acknowledgment without words.
- Middle East / South Asia
- Generally understood as a greeting, but some cultures might have specific hand gestures for respect or reverence that differ from a simple wave.
