DIM SUM


Meaning of DIM SUM in English

Pronunciation: ' dim- ' s ə m

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural dim sums also dim sum

Etymology: Chinese (Guangdong) díms ā m, from dím dot, speck + s ā m heart

Date: 1948

: traditional Chinese food consisting of a variety of items (as steamed or fried dumplings, pieces of cooked chicken, and rice balls) served in small portions

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