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What does delicacy mean?

Definition: Very precious and delicious food.

Source: Chapter 55 of "Jin Ping Mei Ci Hua" by Lanling Xiaoxiaosheng of the Ming Dynasty: "After a while, I saw dozens of large dishes and dozens of side dishes listed on the table of the official Qixi, all of which were rare and delicious." Translation:

After a while, I saw dozens of large dishes and dozens of side dishes displayed on the official table of Choixi, all of which were very precious and delicious foods.

Sentence: The bright moon casts soft light in the front garden, and the fragrance of osmanthus flowers in the back garden.

Celebrate reunion with sweet and crispy mooncakes, accompanied by delicacies and hot soup.

Expanded information Synonyms 1. Exquisite delicacies on a jade plate Definition: exquisite food.

Source: Tang Dynasty Li Bai's "Traveling Difficulties": "A bucket of gold wine in a gold cup is worth ten thousand yuan, and a bucket of precious wine in a jade plate is worth ten thousand yuan." Translation: A bucket of fine wine in a gold cup is worth ten thousand yuan, and a bucket of precious wine in a jade plate is worth ten thousand yuan.

2. Definition of delicacies: exquisite and delicious meals or delicious food.

Source: Chapter 31 of "Water Margin" by Shi Naian of the Ming Dynasty: "The couple went to the kitchen to prepare some delicious food and wine, and took care of Wu Song." Translation: The couple went to the kitchen to prepare some exquisite and delicious meals and food.

Come and entertain Wu Song with fine wine.