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🤟 How to sign
To sign "WATER" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a "W" handshape and tap it against your chin twice, representing the act of drinking water.
📖 Word definition
A colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "W" handshape (index, middle, and ring fingers extended and spread apart).
- Starting Position: Hand positioned near your chin, with fingertips pointing toward your face.
- Movement: Tap the side of your index finger against your chin twice in a gentle motion.
- Path: Small, controlled tapping motion directly at the chin area.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces toward your body, fingers pointing slightly upward.
- Facial Expression: Neutral expression, focusing on clear hand movement.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "W" shape, not "3" or other handshapes.
❌ Wrong location: Tap at chin, not mouth or cheek area.
❌ Too many taps: Use exactly two taps, not one or multiple.
❌ Too forceful: Use gentle tapping motion, not hard contact.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I drink water daily."
How to sign: Point to yourself ("I") → sign "drink" (C hand to mouth) → sign "water" (W hand taps chin twice) → sign "daily" (D hand on cheek, brush down).
"The water is cold."
How to sign: Sign "water" (W hand taps chin) → sign "cold" (S hands shake as if shivering) → use appropriate facial expression showing cold temperature.
"Please bring me water."
How to sign: Sign "please" (flat hand circles on chest) → sign "bring" (both hands move toward you) → point to yourself ("me") → sign "water" (W hand taps chin twice).