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How to Sign "Love" in ASL

Category: Feelings
Handshape: Two fists

Step-by-step

  1. Make a fist with each hand.
  2. Cross both fists over your chest, right over left, hugging yourself.

Deaf-culture tip

'Love' and 'I love you' are different signs — this one is for the concept of love.

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