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🤟 How to sign
To sign "CREDIT" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a "C" handshape to tap the non-dominant palm twice, representing the concept of giving recognition or financial credit.
📖 Word definition
Recognition or acknowledgment of merit; a system of deferred payment for goods or services; an entry recording a sum received.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "C" handshape, non-dominant hand flat and open.
- Starting Position: Non-dominant hand extended palm up, dominant hand above it.
- Movement: Tap the "C" hand twice onto the center of the open palm.
- Path: Straight downward tapping motion, lifting slightly between taps.
- Hand Orientation: "C" hand faces down toward palm, non-dominant palm faces up.
- Facial Expression: Neutral to slightly positive, showing acknowledgment or approval.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "C" shape, not "G" or flat hand.
❌ Single tap: Make two distinct taps for clarity.
❌ Wrong location: Tap center of palm, not fingers or wrist.
❌ Too forceful: Use gentle taps, not hard strikes.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I need good credit."
How to sign: Point to self ("I") → sign "need" (bent finger pulls down) → sign "good" (flat hand moves from mouth outward) → sign "credit" (C hand taps palm twice).
"Give him credit for trying."
How to sign: Sign "give" (flat hands move forward) → point toward person ("him") → sign "credit" → sign "for" → sign "try" (T hands push forward with effort).
"Credit card payment."
How to sign: Sign "credit" (C hand taps palm) → sign "card" (outline rectangle with index fingers) → sign "pay" (index finger flicks from palm outward).