How to Sign "City" in American Sign Language (ASL)

Make a "C" shape with both hands and move them in small circles in front of you, with palms facing each other - that's how you sign "city" in ASL. The circles show how busy city life is, with all its tall buildings and people moving around. This sign came from older signs that showed the shape of buildings. When you want to show if it's a big or small city, you can change how big and fast you make the circles, which helps people understand what kind of city you mean. If you're talking about a specific city, you'll need to spell out its name after making the sign, except when that city has its own special sign that everyone knows.