How to sign
C in ASL
The letter C is exactly what it looks like: the hand curved into a C shape, palm facing sideways.
- Single sign
- One hand
- Handshape: C hand
- Shoulder height, palm sideways
- Alphabet
How to sign c
- 1
Curve all your fingers and thumb into a C.
- 2
Turn the palm so the C faces the person reading.
Common mistakes
- Closing it too far. Keep an open gap so it doesn't look like O.
Questions about “C”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for c. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
Guide
ASL Alphabet
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