raised hand: medium-dark skin tone
An emoji showing a raised hand with the palm facing forward, often interpreted as a stop sign, high-five, or a wave of greeting/farewell. The 1F3FE indicates a medium-dark skin tone.
There are different emoji meanings for raised hand: medium-dark skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used as a 'stop' gesture, a friendly 'hello' or 'goodbye' wave, or a 'give me five' (high-five) gesture. Also used for gratitude.
- East Asian culture
- May be used more neutrally as a simple 'hello' or 'goodbye.' In some contexts, it can be interpreted as a more formal greeting or a sign of agreement.
