dim sum
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dim sum
- /ˈdɪmˈsʌm/ US
- /ˈdɪm.sʌm/ US, UK
- /dɪmˈsʌm/ US, UK
- /ˈdɪm.sʊm/ UK
- /dɪmˈsʊm/ UK
- /ˈdɪmˈsʊm/ US
Where it comes from
Borrowed from Cantonese 點心／点心 (dim² sam¹), literally “to touch the heart gently; to skim the heart; to refresh the heart; to quicken the heart; heart-warming; to kindle the fire of the heart”.
noun dimsum
- A Cantonese-style meal traditionally eaten in the morning or early afternoon, comprising tea and food typically placed in small steamer baskets or on small plates, and often served from carts that move around from table to table in a restaurant.
- The food served at a dim sum meal, typically including dumplings, seafood, and desserts. King Chef (2F Main Mall, 0932 323 1871) serves healthy food and authentic Cantonese cuisine in a fine dining setup. For Father's Day, treat the whole family to its dim sum platters! It has a roasted platter which includes soyed chicken, roast duck, barbecued pork asado, fried five-spice roll, and so
