women holding hands: dark skin tone, medium-dark skin tone
A combination of two women of different skin tones (one dark, one medium-dark) holding hands, signifying a same-sex couple or close bond.
There are different emoji meanings for women holding hands: dark skin tone, medium-dark skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely used to represent lesbian couples, female friendships, or general solidarity between women. It emphasizes diversity in relationships.
- East Asian culture
- May be used in a similar context for romantic relationships or strong friendships. In some more conservative areas, it might be interpreted purely as friendship if the romantic connotation is less openly discussed, though its primary meaning is still inclusive of romantic relationships.
