hand with index finger and thumb crossed: medium-light skin tone
A light-skinned person gesturing with both hands, forming a heart shape with their thumbs and index fingers, usually depicted from the chest up.
There are different emoji meanings for hand with index finger and thumb crossed: medium-light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely understood as a 'heart' gesture, signifying love, friendship, or positive feelings.
- East Asian culture
- Especially popular in South Korea (often called 'finger heart' or 'K-Pop heart') where it originated as a way for celebrities to show affection to fans, and has since spread globally.
- Global usage
- Frequently used in social media and selfies to express love and appreciation.
