dishes. There are also variations designed for visual appeal on social media, such as dumplings and buns made to resemble animals.

Etymology

The original meaning of the term "dim sum" remains unclear and contested. Some references state that the term originated in the Eastern Jin dynasty (317 AD-420 AD). According to one legend, to show soldiers gratitude after battles, a general had civilians make buns and cakes to send to the front lines. "Gratitude" or ???? , later shortened to

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