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“tofu” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindòu fǔ

Example

我喜欢吃豆腐。wǒ xǐ huān chī dòu fǔ

I like eating tofu.

Illustration for 豆腐 (tofu)

How to say “tofu” in Chinese

“Tofu” in Chinese is 豆腐 (dòu fǔ).

Soybeans transformed into a mild white food that holds together as either a delicate block or a sturdier one.

Full entry for 豆腐: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 豆腐

这家店的豆腐很新鲜。zhè jiā diàn de dòu fǔ hěn xīn xiān

The tofu at this shop is very fresh.

Tips for using 豆腐

  • English often links tofu with vegetarian cooking, but 豆腐 (dòufǔ, "tofu") is an ordinary food word in Chinese and does not by itself suggest that a meal is vegetarian.

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