to sign 'pink', press the pinkie and ring fingers down against the dominant palm. splay the middle and index fingers, and rest the thumb between the two fingers where they meet to make the k hand shape. press the middle finger against the lower lip.
Sign 'favorite', then 'color', and finish by forming the 'K' handshape and pressing your middle finger against your lower lip to sign 'pink'.
Point to the person to indicate 'she', sign 'pink' by pressing the middle finger of your 'K' handshape to your lip, and then sign 'shirt'.
Sign 'I', 'want', and 'buy', then sign 'pink' at your lower lip, followed by the sign for 'shoes'.
Sign 'favorite', then 'color', and finish by forming the 'K' handshape and pressing your middle finger against your lower lip to sign 'pink'.
Point to the person to indicate 'she', sign 'pink' by pressing the middle finger of your 'K' handshape to your lip, and then sign 'shirt'.
Sign 'I', 'want', and 'buy', then sign 'pink' at your lower lip, followed by the sign for 'shoes'.
It is technically the exact same finger arrangement! In ASL, a 'P' handshape is simply a 'K' handshape that is oriented to point downward. For the sign 'pink', you form that basic 'K' shape and bring the middle finger to your lower lip. Because the word starts with 'P', many refer to it as a 'P' handshape.
Based on the specific variation taught here, you simply press your middle finger against your lower lip. While you might occasionally see other signers brush their finger downward slightly across the chin, a simple, firm press against the lip is perfectly clear, accurate, and widely understood by the Deaf community.
Yes, it does! You should always use your dominant hand for one-handed signs like 'pink'. If you are right-handed, use your right hand to form the 'K' shape and touch your lip. Consistency with your dominant hand helps keep your signing smooth and easy for others to read.
