To sign "hiii," raise your dominant hand to about shoulder or head height with your palm facing forward and your fingers together. Repeatedly bend your fingers forward at the knuckles and straighten them back up in a quick, fluttering motion. Make sure to include a warm, friendly smile to match the enthusiastic tone of the greeting!
Use this fluttering wave to show excitement when greeting a close friend you haven't seen in a while. The repeated finger movement emphasizes your enthusiasm.
When welcoming someone into your home, this casual and warm sign sets a friendly, inviting tone right at the door.
Pair this sign with a pleasantly surprised facial expression to convey a spontaneous and happy greeting when bumping into someone unexpectedly.
Use this fluttering wave to show excitement when greeting a close friend you haven't seen in a while. The repeated finger movement emphasizes your enthusiasm.
When welcoming someone into your home, this casual and warm sign sets a friendly, inviting tone right at the door.
Pair this sign with a pleasantly surprised facial expression to convey a spontaneous and happy greeting when bumping into someone unexpectedly.
The standard sign for "hello" is often signed with a crisp salute-like motion from the forehead, which can feel a bit more formal. "Hiii" uses a casual finger-fluttering wave, making it perfect for friends, children, or informal, enthusiastic greetings.
Yes! If you are extremely excited to see someone, you can raise both hands and flutter the fingers on both simultaneously. This naturally amplifies the enthusiasm and warmth of your greeting.
You don't have to exaggerate mouthing the word, but having a bright, open smile is absolutely essential. Many signers will naturally form a slight "hi" shape with their lips or simply smile warmly to convey the friendly tone.
