Korean word

순두부

Pronunciation

Romanizationsundubu

Meaning

  • nounsilken tofu

Example

저는 순두부를 좋아해요.cheo neun sun du bu reul cho a hae yo

I like silken tofu.

Illustration for 순두부 (silken tofu)

More examples

아침에 순두부 한 그릇 먹었어요.a chi me sun du bu han keu reut meo geo sseo yo

I ate a bowl of silken tofu in the morning.

Core concept

Tender tofu that holds together softly but breaks apart easily under a spoon.

Common phrases

  • 부드러운 순두부pu deu reo un sun du bu

    soft silken tofu

  • 순두부찌개를 먹다sun du bu jji gae reul meok tta

    eat silken tofu stew

  • 순두부 한 그릇sun du bu han keu reut

    a bowl of silken tofu

Similar words

두부tubu: Mild white tofu made from soybeans and used widely in soups, side dishes, and other dishes.
연두부yeondubu: Smooth, tender tofu that can be served plain either chilled or warm.

Definition in Korean

찌개나 국에 넣어 숟가락으로 떠 먹는 물기 많고 부드러운 두부jji gae na ku ge neo eo sut kka ra geu ro tteo meong neun mul gi man ko pu deu reo un tu bu

Word origin

The word joins the idea of purity with the Korean word for tofu, a name suited to tofu that remains soft and lightly set.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may picture a solid tofu block, but this variety is commonly eaten by the spoonful in Korean soups and stews.

Related words

  • 순두부전골sundubujeongolsilken tofu hot potnoun
  • 순두부요리sundubuyorisilken tofu dishnoun

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