DIM SUM


Meaning of DIM SUM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdim-ˈsəm ]

noun

( plural dim sums also dim sum )

Etymology: Chinese (Guangdong) dímsām, from dím dot, speck + sām 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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