men holding hands: light skin tone, medium skin tone
Two men holding hands, depicting a same-sex couple. The man on the left has fair skin, and the man on the right has medium skin.
There are different emoji meanings for men holding hands: light skin tone, medium skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely recognized as a symbol of same-sex male relationships and LGBTQ+ visibility.
- East Asian culture
- Interpretation varies, but generally understood as a same-sex couple, though public display of affection norms might differ.
