ASL signage-translations-help, please?

I know enough American Sign Language (ASL) to converse with others. During the past 25 years of signing, I am still seeking the sign for


"LISTENING" / "HEARING".


What is that sign? I hope not intend to use the sign for ELEPHANT {both hands cupped from behind the ears, waving outward, expemplifying Elephant Ears.}


(Again, I use ASL.)


Thanks....... {signed with the palm of my hand touching my lips and gesturing away from my face in your direction.}

ASL signage-translations-help, please?
Like any language there are several words for common concepts. ASL also has its cousin language SEE sign (but I do not have my dictionary with me) that shares several loan words with it.





The word "deaf" (point at ear, then mouth, shake head) is a compound word that includes the word for hearing. Some people find it a little rude, but it is the simplest and most direct word for hearing or listen: Right index finger (or primary hand) point at the base of the ear (you can add a nod head "yes" to express that you hear). The word also means "ear".





Add: If you are trying to make it clear that you mean hear instead of ear,you can finger spell them out. Some people say ear by touching their palm hand to the base of the ear then arcing it to the top of the ear. Unless you are being very specific this should not be necessary.
Reply:three fingers, thumb at ur ear, two first fingers straight, then bend ur fingers liitle bit. repeat.... Report It

Reply:I'm in ASL 1 but the sign for Hearing is taking your index finger and making little circles right under your lower lip. Report It

Reply:Im know ASL and the sign that you chose for best answer is wrong. In fact that is signed english which is not accepted by deaf. The true sign is the H hand sign with palm facing in in front og your chin and make small outward circles. The sign is on aslpro.com if you have any other questions. Report It

Reply:For listening/hearing, your dominant (right?) hand is in a 3 handshape, placed at your ear (thumb slightly behind the ear) and other two fingers start out straight, then bend inward, then again, as if pulling in a sound.





ELEPHANT would be more of a flat hand shape (B), both hands, placed behind the ears and rotating slightly forward then back again. Except that I've never seen that sign for elephant. In the Washington DC (Gallaudet) area, Elephant is generally signed with an "O" hand, from the nose, down and out, like a elephant's trunk.