waving hand
A yellow hand waving, with all fingers extended and the palm facing forward. It is typically depicted with a slightly curved or flat hand.
There are different emoji meanings for waving hand in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Universally understood as a greeting or farewell. Can also be used to get attention or acknowledge someone from a distance.
- East Asian culture
- Similar usage for greeting and farewell. In some contexts, a more formal bow might be preferred over a wave in person, but digitally, the emoji is common.
- Global
- One of the most universally recognized gestures for hello and goodbye across many cultures.
