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dim sum

Pronunciation: /dɪm ˈsʌm/

(also dim sim /ˈsɪm/)
Definition of dim sum

noun

[mass noun]
  • a Chinese dish of small steamed or fried savoury dumplings containing various fillings.

Origin:

from Chinese (Cantonese dialect) tim sam, from tim 'dot' and sam 'heart'

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Definition of dim sum in the US English dictionary