People & Body · Emoji 12.1

🧑‍🏫Teacher Emoji

Generally, it just means “teacher.” People use it to represent someone who is instructing or educating others.

The 🧑‍🏫 emoji represents a male teacher.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1F9D1 U+200D U+1F3EB
Released
2019
Shortcode
:teacher:
Skin tones
Yes
U+1F9D1 +2Your device
🧑‍🏫

01 — Meaning

What does the 🧑‍🏫 Teacher emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, it just means “teacher.” People use it to represent someone who is instructing or educating others. It’s a quick and easy way to show respect for an educator. 🧑‍🏫 sits in hand emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way.
Where it comes from
The 🧑‍🏫 emoji represents a male teacher. People use it when talking about education, school, or someone who teaches. It’s often used in supportive or appreciative contexts—like thanking a teacher or acknowledging their expertise. You might see it when discussing lessons, grades, or even just the general vibe of a classroom. It can also be used ironically sometimes.
Also known as

One character, many names — these are the wordings people actually type, all 3 of them.

instructor emojilecturer emojiprofessor emoji

02 — Platforms

Teacher emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character is always U+1F9D1 — but every vendor draws it their own way. This is what your teacher looks like to the person on the other side.

Teacher emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Teacher emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Teacher emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps
Teacher emoji on Facebook
FacebookFacebook, Messenger
Teacher emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMojiOpen-source, design systems

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Skin tones

Teacher emoji skin tones

🧑‍🏫 supports all five Fitzpatrick skin tone modifiers. Each one is a separate character sequence — tap any to copy it.

04 — Copy & codes

Teacher emoji copy and paste

Everything here is the same character in different notation — including the shortcode chat apps know it by, :teacher:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the teacher, code point U+1F9D1.

05 — How to type

How to type the 🧑‍🏫 Teacher emoji

No picker to hand? The teacher can be typed straight from the keyboard — the codes for that are below, one per system.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “teacher”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “teacher”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :teacher: and it converts to 🧑‍🏫 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🧑‍🏫, in CSS \1F9D1\200D\1F3EB, in JavaScript \u{1F9D1}\u{200D}\u{1F3EB}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.

06 — Download

Teacher emoji PNG and SVG

Grab the teacher as transparent PNG or SVG. Each system ships its own drawing, and the licence stays with the vendor, all 5 of them.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Teacher emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Teacher emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Teacher emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Teacher emoji, Facebook style Facebook PNG · 64px Download Teacher emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector

07 — Combinations

Teacher emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around teacher for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Cool teacher combos
Cute teacher combos
Mood teacher combos
Aesthetic teacher combos
Dark teacher combos
Party teacher combos
Love teacher combos
Flex teacher combos
Unhinged teacher combos
Soft teacher combos
Late night teacher combos
Summer teacher combos
Gaming teacher combos
Y2K teacher combos

Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that for every pair Google has drawn, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

08 — In conversation

What 🧑‍🏫 means from a girl or a guy

Who sent the teacher and what came before it change the reading more than the emoji itself does.

From a girl
When a girl sends you 🧑‍🏫, she’s usually trying to be cute or complimentary. Sometimes she’s genuinely appreciating someone’s teaching ability, but often it’s just a playful way to show affection or admiration. Don’t overthink it too much.
From a guy
When a guy sends you 🧑‍🏫, he’s likely trying to be respectful or acknowledge someone's knowledge. It can also be a way to jokingly emphasize a point about learning or instruction. Like the girl, it's often a lighthearted gesture.
How to reply
If someone sends you 🧑‍🏫, you could reply with: “You’re amazing 🧑‍🏫”, “Thanks for teaching me 🧑‍🏫”, “Best teacher ever 🧑‍🏫”, or “Respect 🧑‍🏫”.
Used in a sentence

09 — Around the world

What 🧑‍🏫 means in other countries

Same literal-plus-explainer reading as the gendered pair — no real variation across audiences.

Reads the same almost everywhere
Literal use

Educator or instructor, whether in a school setting or somewhere else

Tutorial content

Signals a how-to guide, walkthrough, or explanation post is coming up

Online courses

Common in e-learning platforms or paid coaching and training material

Before you send it: Reads cleanly in any setting, from literal teaching to a casual “let me explain” tag.

10 — Apps

What 🧑‍🏫 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

One code point, several readings — where the teacher lands changes how it is taken.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, it just means “teacher.” People use it to represent someone who is instructing or educating others. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 🧑‍🏫 with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides, and holding it lets you pick a skin tone. A message with only 🧑‍🏫 in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :teacher:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 🧑‍🏫 looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste 🧑‍🏫 from the copy button above.

12 — Difference

🧑‍🏫 vs 👩‍🏫 — what is the difference?

Two emojis that get mixed up constantly. They are different characters with different names.

🧑‍🏫 Teacher

Unicode name: Teacher

Code: U+1F9D1 U+200D U+1F3EB · added 2019

Shortcode: :teacher:

Generally, it just means “teacher.”

👩‍🏫 Woman Teacher

Unicode name: Woman Teacher

Code: U+1F469 U+200D U+1F3EB · added 2016

Shortcode: :female-teacher:

It generally means a female teacher.

Open 👩‍🏫 Woman Teacher →

13 — History

Where the 🧑‍🏫 Teacher emoji came from

Approved as part of Emoji 12.1, the teacher has been on phones for years now — counting from its release, 7.

Twitter / XTwemoji
Teacher emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 14
Twemoji 14
Teacher emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Teacher emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Teacher emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1F9D1 U+200D U+1F3EB never changed. Only the drawing did, and only because each vendor redraws its own set. Someone on an older phone still sees the older picture.

2019
Added to the standard

Teacher was approved as U+1F9D1 U+200D U+1F3EB and shipped in Emoji 12.1 (2019). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 5 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so 🧑‍🏫 is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

14 — FAQ

Teacher emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🧑‍🏫 Teacher emoji mean?
Generally, it just means “teacher.” People use it to represent someone who is instructing or educating others. It’s a quick and easy way to show respect for an educator.
What does 🧑‍🏫 mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you 🧑‍🏫, she’s usually trying to be cute or complimentary. Sometimes she’s genuinely appreciating someone’s teaching ability, but often it’s just a playful way to show affection or admiration. Don’t overthink it too much.
What does 🧑‍🏫 mean from a guy?
When a guy sends you 🧑‍🏫, he’s likely trying to be respectful or acknowledge someone's knowledge. It can also be a way to jokingly emphasize a point about learning or instruction. Like the girl, it's often a lighthearted gesture.
How do you reply to the 🧑‍🏫 emoji?
If someone sends you 🧑‍🏫, you could reply with: “You’re amazing 🧑‍🏫”, “Thanks for teaching me 🧑‍🏫”, “Best teacher ever 🧑‍🏫”, or “Respect 🧑‍🏫”.
What else is the 🧑‍🏫 emoji called?
Teacher is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “instructor emoji”, “lecturer emoji”, “professor emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F9D1 U+200D U+1F3EB.
What is the Unicode code for 🧑‍🏫?
The Teacher emoji is U+1F9D1 U+200D U+1F3EB, added in Emoji 12.1 (2019). In HTML you can write it as 🧑‍🏫, and in CSS as \1F9D1\200D\1F3EB.
How do I copy and paste the 🧑‍🏫 emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 🧑‍🏫 goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :teacher: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🧑‍🏫 look the same on every phone?
No. Teacher is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1F9D1. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.