men holding hands: light skin tone, medium-dark skin tone
Two men of different skin tones holding hands, a hand-in-hand emoji, depicting a couple or partnership. The first man has light skin, and the second man has medium-dark skin.
There are different emoji meanings for men holding hands: light skin tone, medium-dark skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely recognized and used as an inclusive representation of a gay male couple. It often appears in discussions about LGBTQ+ rights, pride, or personal relationships.
- East Asian culture
- Usage can vary; in some contexts, it might be recognized as a male couple, but public display or discussion of same-sex relationships is less prevalent in some regions due to cultural norms. Its interpretation as a romantic couple might be more subtle or less emphasized in general usage than in Western cultures, although it is available and used by LGBTQ+ individuals.
