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**In this video, let’s explore explore dim sum type!**

# 1. 白案 (bái’àn)

* Noun
* **Chinese meaning**：指中式面点制作（区别于“红案”即烹饪菜肴）。
* **English definition**：The art of making Chinese pastries and dough-based dishes (as opposed to "红案" which refers to cooking dishes).

# 2. 大施拳脚 (dà shī quánjiǎo)

* 成语 (idiom)
* **Chinese meaning**：比喻充分施展才能或本领
* **English definition**：To fully display one's skills or talents; to give full play to one's abilities.

# 3. 大放异彩 (dàfàngyìcǎi)

* 成语 (idiom)
* **Chinese meaning**：形容表现出非凡的光彩或成就，引人注目。
* **English definition**：To shine brilliantly; to stand out with extraordinary brilliance or achievement.

# 4. 茶点 (chádiǎn)

* **名词 (n.)**
* **Chinese meaning**：指饮茶时搭配的小吃或点心，通常包括甜咸不同口味的糕点、包子、酥点等。在广式早茶文化中，茶点种类丰富，是早茶的核心部分。
* **English definition**：Snacks or dim sum served with tea, typically including both sweet and savory pastries, buns, and fried items. In Cantonese yum cha culture, "茶点" refers to the wide variety of small dishes that accompany tea.

# 5. 大半壁江山 (dà bànbì jiāngshān)

* 成语 (idiom)
* **Chinese meaning**：比喻在某个领域或范围内占据主导或重要地位，指占有大部分份额或影响力。
* **English definition**：To hold the lion's share; to dominate a major portion of something (a field, market, etc.)

📌 **Study Method**:  
① **Shadowing**: Pause after each sentence, read aloud with pinyin. Note new words, mimic tones, linking, and pauses.  
② **Bilingual Subtitles**: Watch again with subtitles to reinforce comprehension.

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