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Chinese Number Gestures

 

Seven

 

7  (Chinese Character: "七")

The fingertips are all touching, pointed upwards, which may be interpreted as "5" by Malaysian Chinese, or just the fingertips of the thumb and first two fingers(note: these two are the most common methods)

Or: The index finger and middle finger point outward, with the thumb extended upwards, sometimes with the palm facing the observer. (The extended thumb indicates one set of 5)

Or: The index finger points down with the thumb extended, mimicking the shape of a "7".

Eight

8 (Chinese Character: "八")

The thumb and index finger make an "L", other fingers closed, with the palm facing the observer. This method may be interpreted as "7" in some region.

Or: The index finger and middle finger point down, often with tips on a horizontal surface, making the Chinese number 8.

Or: The thumb, index finger, and middle finger are extended.

Nine

9 (Chinese Character: "九")

The index finger makes a hook, other fingers closed, sometimes with the palm facing the signer.

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