Hold the fan in your right hand in front of your face: follow me
Hold the fan in your left hand in front of your face: I want to get to know you



Slide the fan across your forehead: you’ve changed
Cover your left ear: I wish you’d leave me alone Touch your right cheek: yes
Touch your left cheek: no




Slide the fan across your cheek: I love you!




Hold the fan to your lips: kiss me!


Hold the fan half closed on your right or your left: I can’t




Fully open and covering your mouth: I’m single
Show the fan closed and still: do you love me? Slide the fan over your eyes: go away, please




Interpretation taken from "the language of the fan" XIX century.