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Glossary Detoxify Poison | listen: mandarin .ra .wav / cantonese .ra.wav | This is a very common term used by the Chinese in describing the health properties of herbs. |
Dim Sum | listen: mandarin .ra.wav / cantonese .ra.wav | Dim Sum is a traditional Chinese cuisine in which bite-sized portions of a variety of foods, including an assortment of steamed or fried dumplings, are served in succession. (Literally, dim sum means "to touch the heart".) |
Dragon-Boat | listen: mandarin .ra.wav / cantonese .ra.wav | A dragon boat is a long, narrow canoe-like boat with a dragon's head at the front. It is used during the Tuen Ng Festival for festive competitions. |
Dried Scallops | listen: mandarin .ra.wav / cantonese .ra.wav | Dried are hard amber disks of dried white scallops. They are expensive and are used to sweeten and enhance the flavour of soups or added to stews. |
Du Fu | listen: mandarin .ra.wav / cantonese .ra.wav | A famous poet in the Tang Dynasty. |
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