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點心

简点心 · 繁點心

Mandarin · pinyin diǎn xin

light refreshments
pastry
dim sum (in Cantonese cooking)
dessert

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點: diǎn · dot, speck, spot; point, degree
心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
点: diǎn · dot, speck, spot; point, degree

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3–5 · dian3 xin5

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