To sign 'university,' start with your non-dominant hand flat in front of you, palm facing up, representing an open book. Form a 'U' handshape with your dominant hand (index and middle fingers extended and together). Place the 'U' hand on the palm of your non-dominant hand, then move it upward and outward in a small, spiraling or semi-circular motion.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'study', and then perform the 'university' sign by moving your 'U' handshape up from your flat base hand.
Sign 'my', 'brother', 'work', and then 'university', making sure to clearly show the 'U' handshape to distinguish it from 'college'.
Sign 'university', 'best', and then 'which', remembering to furrow your eyebrows at the end to indicate a WH-question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'study', and then perform the 'university' sign by moving your 'U' handshape up from your flat base hand.
Sign 'my', 'brother', 'work', and then 'university', making sure to clearly show the 'U' handshape to distinguish it from 'college'.
Sign 'university', 'best', and then 'which', remembering to furrow your eyebrows at the end to indicate a WH-question.
The key difference is the handshape of your dominant hand. 'University' uses a 'U' handshape, while 'college' uses an open, flat handshape. Both share the same base hand and upward sweeping motion.
Yes, the sign typically starts with the 'U' handshape briefly touching or resting just above the palm of your non-dominant hand before moving upward in a spiraling motion.
Yes, your non-dominant hand should always be the stationary base, while your dominant hand forms the 'U' handshape and performs the movement. If you are left-handed, your right hand will act as the base.
