点心

點心

diǎnxin

noun HSK 7-9 #4,821

Measure Word

一份点心 fèn

Meanings

1 dim sum
2 pastry
3 light refreshment
4 snack

Characters

dot; to touch; a little

Examples

HSK 1

下午我们吃了一些点心。

Xiàwǔ wǒmen chī le yīxiē diǎnxin.

In the afternoon we had some pastries.

HSK 5

广东的点心非常有名。

Guǎngdōng de diǎnxin fēicháng yǒumíng.

Cantonese dim sum is very famous.

Tips

culture

点心 originated in Cantonese cuisine and refers to the small dishes served during yum cha (饮茶). The word literally means 'touch the heart' - a light bite to warm the spirit.

memory

点 (to touch/dot) + 心 (heart) = something that 'touches your heart' - a light snack.

Stroke Order

点 diǎn

心 xīn