Korean word

두부

Pronunciation

Romanizationtubu

Meaning

  • nountofu

Example

오늘 저녁에 두부를 먹었어요.o neul cheo nyeo ge tu bu reul meo geo sseo yo

I ate tofu for dinner tonight.

Illustration for 두부 (tofu)

More examples

저녁에 두부찌개를 끓여 먹었어요.cheo nyeo ge tu bu jji gae reul kkeu ryeo meo geo sseo yo

I made tofu stew and ate it for dinner.

Core concept

A tender white food that holds together but takes on the flavors around it.

Common phrases

  • 두부찌개tu bu jji gae

    tofu stew

  • 두부조림tu bu jo rim

    braised tofu

  • 두부 한 모tu bu han mo

    one block of tofu

Similar words

순두부sundubu: A very soft bean curd that breaks easily and is often served in soup.
연두부yeondubu: A smooth, delicate bean curd often served cold and eaten as it is.
두유tuyu: A pale drink made by grinding soybeans with water and straining the liquid.
콩kong: A small, round seed from a bean plant that is widely used as food.

Definition in Korean

콩을 갈아 걸러 응고시켜 만든 흰색의 부드러운 음식.kong eul ka ra keol leo eung go si kyeo man deun hin sae gui pu deu reo un eum sik

Word origin

The noun comes from the Chinese name for tofu and entered Korean through Sino-Korean vocabulary as the traditional name for bean curd.

Usage tips

  • In Korean cooking, this mild food often appears with strong seasonings, soups, and stews, so it is useful to recognize it on menus.

Related words

  • 순두부sundubusoft tofunoun
  • 두부김치tubugimchitofu and kimchinoun
  • 두부전tubujeontofu fritternoun

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