person standing: medium-dark skin tone
An emoji depicting a person kneeling, with the skin tone reflecting a dark skin color. The person is shown in a forward-facing posture, with knees bent and hands possibly joined or resting on the lap.
There are different emoji meanings for person standing: medium-dark skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often associated with prayer (Christianity), proposing marriage, or showing respect/submission.
- East Asian culture
- Can be associated with various forms of traditional greetings, apologies, or a posture of deep respect in martial arts or religious practices (e.g., Buddhism).
- Indian subcontinent
- Widely used in religious contexts for prayer and devotion in Hinduism, Sikhism, and Islam.
- African culture
- May be used in some traditional contexts for showing respect to elders or royalty.
