Published: May 17th, 2021,
Last updated: November 30th, 2022
What are the top 3 stopgap gestures for selfies, group photos, and other spontaneous snaps? Clearly: victory sign, thumbs up, and flick a heart. Wait a minute, flick a heart? Every kid in China has long known this finger gymnastics. 比心 bǐxīn – literally „gesturing/imitating a heart“ – is the name given to this pose, which has recently taken the photo-soaked smartphone age in the Middle Kingdom by storm. Here’s how it works: Place the tips of your thumb and index finger on top of each other, then slide your thumb out at an angle (like flicking) to create a little heart shape. Hold the position, take the photo, done!