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1. (n.) dim sum
assorted small items of savory food, including small dumplings, served as a light Chinese meal.

Etymology: (1945–50; < Chin dial. (Guangdong) dím sàm= Chin di&ahacek;nxīn (di&ahacek;n dot, speck +xīn heart))

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1. (noun) dim sum
traditional Chinese cuisine; a variety of foods (including several kinds of steamed or fried dumplings) are served successively in small portions

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