Dim Sum (literally meaning "touch the heart") is the name for a Chinese cuisine which involves a wide range of light dishes served alongside Chinese tea. It is usually served in the mornings until noon time at Chinese restaurants and at specialty dim sum eateries where typical dishes are available throughout the day. Dishes come in small portions and may include meat, seafood, and vegetables, as well as desserts and fruit. The items are usually served in a small steamer basket or on a small plate. Yum cha (literally "tea drinking") is the term used to describe the dining session, especially in contemporary Cantonese.
| Traditional Chinese: | 點心 |
| Simplified Chinese: | 点心 |
| Hanyu Pinyin: | diǎnxīn |
| Cantonese Jyutping: | dim2 sam1 |
| Literal meaning: | little heart |
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