ASL Classifiers Flashcards

ASL Classifiers Overview

• CL:F: Represents small, round objects such as coins.
• CL:LL (dots on top): Used for flat, round items like pancakes.
• CL:LL: Denotes larger flat and round objects, for instance, large puddles.
• CL:C: Indicates small container-like objects, examples include cups and bottles.
• CL:CC: Represents container-like objects such as bowls.
• CL:CC: For larger container-like objects, like hay boxes.

Various Object Classifiers

• CL:BB: Represents objects with flat surfaces, such as a small table.
• CL:BB: Used for longer flat objects, like a long table.
• CL:3: Refers to vehicles, including cars and bikes.
• CL:A: Depicts a person or bipedal animal, for example, a child or gorilla.
• CL:B: Represents flat objects, such as paper.
• CL:G: Indicates an amount of liquid.

Solid and Height Classifiers

• CL:L (dots on top): Represents the thickness of a solid object.
• CL:BB (up and down): Depicts the height of a stack.
• CL:A (dot on top): Indicates a stationary object, for example, a vase or house.

Air and Movement Classifiers

• CL: weird Y: Used to signify winged aircraft.
• CL:V (dots on top): Depicts small or crouching humans or animals, such as frogs or children.
• CL:1: Shows the direction of movement for animals or upright humans.

Quantity and Flow Classifiers

• CL:44: Represents many objects, like shirts and books.
• CL:B (arch): Indicates a small pile of objects, such as food or dishes.
• CL:BB (arch): Represents a large pile of objects, including clothes or furniture.
• CL:55: Denotes a large quantity of people, cars, or animals.
• CL:44 (left people): Indicates a continuing stream of people passing by.
• CL:44 (left): Represents a continuous stream of objects moving, akin to an assembly line.
• CL:4: Depicts a flow of liquid, such as gas leaks.