TSL | Taiwan Sing Language Gleaning
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TSL | Taiwan Sing Language Gleaning
long; distant; far
Gesture
Position
Action description
Connect the thumb and index finger to form a circle with both hands while the remaining three fingers are folded. Connect the fingertips of both hands with palms facing each other and then move both hands away from each other to the sides simultaneously.
Example sentence
- People living nearby said we are like brothers. We have done Tai Chi together for a long time. When people think of us, they all think we are close.
- He (Lao Wang) has persuaded him (apprentice) to get married. His apprentice said being married is hard so he doesn't want to get married. He loves freedom and he doesn't want to be bound up in a marriage. He said he wants to live like a monk for his whole life. I asked if he needs me to recommend somebody but he refused.
- We have been close for a long time. We have been doing Tai Chi for more than 20 years. We met each other when we were doing Tai Chi. As time passed, we became closer and closer. People here know we are close like brothers.
- I stay home when she goes out. I am at home, taking care of our business. My apprentice and I are responsible for that.
- I treat him well. Apprentice, he is an apprentice. He has been an apprentice for more than 20 years.