dabgi
Dabgi refers to a traditional form of South Korean hand-gesture communication. It is a non-verbal language primarily used by deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in Korea. Dabgi employs a system of hand shapes, movements, and facial expressions to convey meaning. While it shares some similarities with other sign languages, it possesses its own unique vocabulary and grammatical structure.
The practice of dabgi has a long history, predating the widespread adoption of formal sign language education
The gestures in dabgi can be highly expressive and nuanced, often incorporating elements that mimic the visual