1F4

1F4 is a hexadecimal Unicode character that represents the "MALE SIGN". This symbol is used in biological and genealogical contexts to denote the male sex. It is part of the miscellaneous symbols block within the Unicode standard.

The male sign is derived from the astrological symbol for Mars, which in turn is believed to represent the shield and spear of Mars, the Roman god of war. In scientific classification and genetics, the ♂ symbol is commonly used to indicate male individuals. It is also employed in representing male chromosomes in genetic notation.

The Unicode character 1F4 is encoded as U+1F4. It is distinct from other related symbols such as the female sign (♀) and the hermaphrodite sign (⚨). Its inclusion in Unicode ensures consistent representation of this symbol across different digital platforms and software. The use of 1F4 is prevalent in applications dealing with biology, medicine, and social sciences where sex designation is relevant.

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