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shark fin soup

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  1. shark fin soupnoun

    a Chinese soup made from shark fins, served on special occasions and as a symbol of wealth and prestige.

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  1. Shark fin soup

    Shark fin soup is a popular soup item of Chinese cuisine usually served at special occasions such as weddings and banquets, or as a luxury item in Chinese culture. The shark fins provide texture while the taste comes from the other soup ingredients. The soup originated centuries ago during the Ming Dynasty. Demand for the soup has increased as income levels of Chinese communities worldwide have risen. International concerns over the sustainability and welfare of sharks have impacted consumption and availability of the soup.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of shark fin soup in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of shark fin soup in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of shark fin soup in a Sentence

  1. Adeline Chan:

    We don't need shark fins for ourselves, but sharks need their fins, i stopped consuming shark fin soup four years ago after learning what sharks had to go through before a bowl of shark fin soup is served.


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