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Explain the sign in sign language made by forming the letter "b" with your right hand, moving your right hand down the side of your right cheek with the index finger close to your face.

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The sign made by forming the letter "b" with your right hand and moving it down the side of your right cheek with the index finger close to your face, corresponds to the sign for the word "beautiful" in American Sign Language (ASL).

American Sign Language

In ASL, signs are often iconic, meaning they visually represent the concept or object they represent. The sign for "beautiful" incorporates the handshape of the letter "b" as a starting point, with the movement down the side of the cheek symbolizing the idea of something being visually pleasing or attractive.

It's good to know that sign languages, like ASL, are different languages with their own rules and way of organizing words. They are not just written versions of spoken languages. In sign language, each sign has its own meaning, and how your hands and face move helps to show what the sign means.

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