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14 Foods In Chinese Cuisine With Symbolic Meanings By Andy Beth Miller Oct. 28, 2025 2:40 pm EST

Chinese food was the international cuisine Julia Child couldn't live without , and if that isn´t reason enough to love and respect it, the rich symbolism of delicious fare hailing from China definitely is. In Chinese culture, food has always been about far more than mere physical sustenance. One could look at it as a language in itself, one that tells a story, and one that utters hopes and wishes for (and even manifests) good things for the future to come. Every flavor, color, and texture carries deep meaning, weaving together the hopes, traditions, and blessings that have nourished Chinese individuals and families for thousands of years.

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