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    Referring to tofu with 豆腐 (dòufu)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    豆腐 (dòufu) means "tofu," a soft food made from soybeans that is a staple of Chinese cuisine. It comes in many varieties and can be prepared in numerous ways including frying, steaming, and stewing. The word literally combines 豆 (bean) and 腐 (curd).

    Examples

    • 麻婆豆腐是我最喜欢的中国菜。

      Mápó dòufu shì wǒ zuì xǐhuān de Zhōngguó cài.

      Mapo tofu is my favorite Chinese dish.

    • 这家店的豆腐又嫩又好吃。

      Zhè jiā diàn de dòufu yòu nèn yòu hǎochī.

      The tofu at this shop is both tender and delicious.

    • 你会做豆腐汤吗？

      Nǐ huì zuò dòufu tāng ma?

      Can you make tofu soup?

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