To sign 'Christian', start by making a 'C' handshape with your dominant hand. Place the thumb and fingertips near your non-dominant shoulder, then move the 'C' diagonally down to your dominant hip. Finish the sign by adding the 'person' marker: hold both flat hands in front of you with palms facing each other, and move them straight down.
Point to yourself with your index finger for 'I', then sign 'Christian' by moving the 'C' handshape across your body and adding the person marker.
Point to the person you are talking about, sign 'Christian', and then sign 'school' by clapping your flat dominant hand down onto your flat non-dominant hand twice.
Point to the person you are asking, sign 'Christian', and remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly, as this is a yes/no question.
Point to yourself with your index finger for 'I', then sign 'Christian' by moving the 'C' handshape across your body and adding the person marker.
Point to the person you are talking about, sign 'Christian', and then sign 'school' by clapping your flat dominant hand down onto your flat non-dominant hand twice.
Point to the person you are asking, sign 'Christian', and remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly, as this is a yes/no question.
The diagonal movement from the shoulder to the opposite hip represents a royal sash. In ASL, this specific movement is used to denote royalty or high status, which is why it is used in signs like 'King', 'Queen', and 'Christ'.
Yes, the 'person' marker is essential for this word. Without it, you are simply signing 'Christ'. Adding the downward movement with flat hands changes the meaning to 'a person who follows Christ', which translates to 'Christian'.
Absolutely! If you are left-handed, simply mirror the sign. Make the 'C' shape with your left hand, start at your right shoulder, and move it diagonally down to your left hip before adding the person marker.
