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🤟 How to sign
To sign "SEASONS" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in an "S" handshape and make a circular motion around your non-dominant hand which is held flat, representing the cycle of seasons throughout the year.
📖 Word definition
The four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) marked by particular weather patterns and daylight hours, resulting from the earth's changing position with regard to the sun.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "S" handshape (closed fist), non-dominant hand flat and open.
- Starting Position: Non-dominant hand held flat in front of body, dominant hand positioned above it.
- Movement: Move dominant "S" hand in a complete circle around the flat hand.
- Path: Create smooth circular motion representing the cycle of seasons.
- Hand Orientation: Flat hand remains stationary, "S" hand maintains shape throughout circle.
- Facial Expression: Neutral expression, focusing on the cyclical concept.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Incomplete circle: Make a full circular motion, not just a partial arc.
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "S" handshape, not open hand or other letters.
❌ Moving both hands: Keep non-dominant hand stationary as base.
❌ Too fast motion: Move smoothly to show the gradual progression of seasons.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I love all four seasons."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "love" (cross arms over chest) → sign "all" (circle with both hands) → sign "four" (4 fingers up) → sign "seasons" (S hand circles flat hand).
"Seasons change every year."
How to sign: Sign "seasons" (S hand circles flat hand) → sign "change" (index fingers hook and twist) → sign "every" (A hand brushes down palm) → sign "year" (fists circle each other).
"Which season is your favorite?"
How to sign: Sign "which" (index finger alternates up/down) → sign "season" (S hand circles flat hand) → sign "your" (point forward) → sign "favorite" (middle finger taps chin).