victory hand: medium skin tone
Unicode character for the hand gesture showing a 'V' sign, commonly known as a victory or peace sign, with a medium skin tone.
There are different emoji meanings for victory hand: medium skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely recognized as a 'peace sign' (especially among counterculture movements since the 1960s) or a 'victory sign' (popularized by Winston Churchill during WWII). Can also be a general greeting or sign of happiness. If the palm faces inward (towards the signer) in certain Anglophone countries (e.g., UK, Australia, New Zealand), it can be an offensive insult.
- East Asian culture
- Very popular in photos, especially among younger generations, as a playful pose. It's often used simply for aesthetic effect or to convey cuteness (kawaii) rather than explicit victory or peace meanings. The palm usually faces outward.
