China; Han Chinese

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Extend all fingers of both hands to form a curved hand gesture. The thumb is extended vertically while the four fingers are close together laterally, palms facing inwards. Slightly attach the four fingers of both hands and move up and down repeatedly. This sign signifies the greeting gesture of ancient Chinese people, hence the indication of China.

Example sentence

(Schools) had taught (sign language). But what schools taught was different. I was in the third grade when Japan occupied Taiwan. After Japan surrendered, I went to school and studied until I was the sixth grade. Schools had taught sign language. My school was in Tainan.

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