men holding hands: dark skin tone, medium skin tone
A man with dark skin (type 6) and a man with medium skin (type 4) holding hands, representing a male couple.
There are different emoji meanings for men holding hands: dark skin tone, medium skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely recognized and used to express romantic love, partnership, or friendship between men, especially within LGBTQ+ contexts.
- East Asian culture
- Usage might vary by country; in some areas, it's increasingly accepted as a symbol for same-sex male relationships, while in others, it might be less common or have different nuances depending on local societal views on LGBTQ+ rights.
- Middle East/North Africa
- Usage can be highly sensitive or less common depending on local laws and cultural norms regarding same-sex relationships, often used cautiously or not at all in public discourse.
