Note: This sign is a "loan sign." It has been borrowed from Chinese Sign Language. Many people feel it is more respectful to Chinese people to use their sign when referring to China. This sign is becoming increasingly popular in America.
CHINA: Point at your upper
left chest area then draw a large (backward) 7. (Note: your finger doesn't actually
have to touch your body on this sign.)
Memory hint: Think of the buttons on certain styles of Chinese clothing.
Note: This sign is a "loan sign." It has been borrowed from
Chinese Sign Language. Many people feel it is more respectful to Chinese
people to use their sign when referring to China. This sign is becoming
increasingly popular in America.
Traditional variation: CHINESE / CHINA
Animation: Traditional variation of CHINA:
