raise hand emoji
The raise hand emoji, also known as the raised hand sign, represents a hand lifted upwards, often indicating a question, greeting, or a stop. This version features a dark skin tone, commonly used to convey a person raising their hand.
There are different emoji meanings for raise hand emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Frequently used for a casual 'hand wave,' 'hi,' or 'bye.' Also often used for 'stop' or 'wait.'
- East Asian culture
- Can be used as a greeting, but also to signal a 'stop' or 'refusal.' The dark skin tone adds little cultural nuance beyond its literal meaning.
- Global usage
- The raised hand is a widely understood gesture for greeting or stopping, and the skin tone modifier allows for more inclusive representation.
