English Explanatory Dictionary

yum cha

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traditional (usually daytime, sometimes nighttime) Chinese meal, consisting of several small courses (dim sum) and Chinese tea.

Word forms

yum cha

Etymology

From Cantonese 飲茶／饮茶 (jam2 caa4).

Related words

dim sum
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