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Victory Hand Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+270C U+FE0F 270C-FE0F |
Emoji Name | victory hand |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.6Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | victorypeacehandv-sign |
✌️ Meaning and Explanation
The ✌️ emoji depicts a hand with the index and middle fingers raised, forming a "V" shape. It is widely recognized as a victory sign, a peace sign, or the number two.
It symbolizes triumph, success, peace, friendship, and goodwill. It can also be used playfully to mean "hello" or "goodbye," or to indicate a photo pose.
This emoji is a versatile gesture that conveys positive sentiments and is often used in celebratory or friendly contexts.
✌️ How to Use
This emoji is commonly used when referring to:
- Victory or Success: To celebrate a win, an achievement, or a successful outcome.
- Peace and Harmony: To express a desire for peace, or to show solidarity with peace movements.
- Friendship and Goodwill: As a friendly greeting or farewell, or to show positive feelings towards someone.
- The Number Two: Less commonly, but can represent the digit two.
- Photo Pose: Often used in selfies or group photos to add a playful touch.
✌️ Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| Global | Victory, peace, two, photo pose | Universally understood for its primary meanings. |
| Western Cultures | Peace sign (especially 1960s counterculture), victory | Strong association with peace movements and celebrating success. |
| East Asia (especially Japan) | Photo pose, cuteness, peace | Extremely common as a pose in photos, often associated with cuteness or a friendly gesture. |
| UK/Australia (palm inward) | Offensive gesture (historically) | If the palm faces inward (back of hand visible), it can be an offensive gesture in some Commonwealth countries, similar to the middle finger. However, the emoji typically shows the palm outward. |
| Figurative Use | "Peace out", "two thumbs up" (less common) | Can be used to signify leaving or expressing strong approval. |