Finger Counting System in China

Hand gestures are frequently used all over China. It would be worth your while to learn Chinese finger counting if you cannot speak the language, especially because the Chinese method is rather special. Please be aware of the fact that there might be regional differences. The symbol for number 10 is to form a cross with the index fingers, but a lot of Chinese just use a fist.

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