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🤟 How to sign
To sign "BE CAREFUL" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands in "K" handshapes with index fingers extended, starting crossed at the wrists and then separating outward while maintaining eye contact to emphasize caution and awareness.
📖 Word definition
To exercise caution, pay attention to potential danger, or be cautious and alert to avoid harm or mistakes.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in "K" handshape (index and middle fingers extended, other fingers closed).
- Starting Position: Hands crossed at the wrists in front of your chest, index fingers pointing upward.
- Movement: Separate hands outward to shoulder width while keeping fingers pointing up.
- Path: Smooth horizontal separation maintaining the same height level.
- Hand Orientation: Index fingers remain pointing upward throughout the movement.
- Facial Expression: Serious, alert expression with direct eye contact to convey importance.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "K" handshape, not pointing with one finger only.
❌ No crossing: Start with wrists crossed, don't begin with hands apart.
❌ Fingers pointing forward: Keep index fingers pointing upward, not forward.
❌ Casual expression: Use serious facial expression to match the warning nature.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Be careful driving tonight."
How to sign: Sign "be careful" (K hands separate from crossed position) → sign "drive" (hands grip steering wheel motion) → sign "tonight" (bent hand over flat palm, then down).
"Be careful with that knife."
How to sign: Sign "be careful" → sign "with" → sign "that" (point) → sign "knife" (index finger slides down other index finger).
"You need to be careful."
How to sign: Sign "you" (point to person) → sign "need" (bent index finger moves down) → sign "be careful" (K hands separate from crossed wrists).