pinched fingers: light skin tone
A light skin tone hand gesture formed by placing the index finger and thumb together to create a small hole, while the remaining three fingers are extended upwards.
There are different emoji meanings for pinched fingers: light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely understood as 'okay,' 'good,' 'perfect,' or 'A-OK.' In some professional diving contexts, it means 'I am okay' or 'Are you okay?'
- East Asian culture
- Similar 'okay' or approval meaning. In Japan, it can sometimes symbolize money or coins due to the circular shape. In China, it indicates 'good' but is less common than the thumbs up.
- Middle East and parts of Africa
- In some countries, particularly in the Middle East, West Africa, and South America (e.g., Brazil), this gesture can be considered highly offensive or an insult, comparable to showing the middle finger.
- France and Belgium
- Can mean 'zero' or 'worthless.'
