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Common ASL signs explained

The video is about learning sign language with the host, Puna, sharing 11 hand gestures, such as "please", "name", "recognize", "want", "work", "learn", "from", "where", "toilet", "like", and "thank you". Puna introduces and demonstrates each gesture in Mandarin Chinese, encouraging viewers to practice and choose their favorite gesture.

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