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🧏 Deaf Person Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Pointing to their ear in the international gesture for deafness. Added in 2019 as part of a major accessibility emoji push that also brought guide dogs and wheelchairs. Sign language has over 300 varieties worldwide, making the deaf community incredibly diverse.
When to Use
Use for deaf awareness, hearing accessibility discussions, or representing deaf individuals.
Example Usage
- “Deaf awareness week 🧏”
- “Sign language is beautiful 🧏”
- “Accessibility matters 🧏”
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How Deaf Person looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🧏 mean in a text message?▼
Pointing to their ear in the international gesture for deafness. Added in 2019 as part of a major accessibility emoji push that also brought guide dogs and wheelchairs. Sign language has over 300 varieties worldwide, making the deaf community incredibly diverse. Use for deaf awareness, hearing accessibility discussions, or representing deaf individuals. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 🧏?▼
You can use the Deaf Person emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 🧏 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Deaf Person emoji is encoded as U+1f9cf in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 🧏 and in CSS content: "\1f9cf". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 🧏?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:deaf_person:` to insert the Deaf Person emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🧏 a newer emoji?▼
The Deaf Person emoji was added in Unicode 12.0. It has broad support on modern devices but may not render on older phones or operating systems.
Unicode
U+1f9cf
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 12.0
Shortcodes
:deaf_person:Keywords
accessibility
When to Use 🧏 Deaf Person
Use for deaf awareness, hearing accessibility discussions, or representing deaf individuals.
- •Send 🧏 when you want to express or reference "deaf person" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🧏 in conversations about accessibility to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🧏 Deaf Person on social media posts, stories, or comments related to deaf person
- •Add 🧏 to your username, bio, or status to show your connection to deaf person
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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