A person who has a harsh or unpleasant exterior but is actually kind-hearted or lovable.

to take liberties with someone (typically a woman), tease with sexual innuendo, or take advantage of someone

a soft, custard-like bean curd dish typically served as a snack or breakfast item

mapo tofu; stir-fried beancurd in chili sauce

tofu skin (made by drying the skin that forms on the surface of soymilk during cooking, and therefore not actually made from tofu)

to talk incessantly or babble at length without getting to the point

blood tofu (coagulated animal blood)

fried tofu (cubes)

almond tofu; almond jelly (dessert made with apricot kernel milk, sugar and agar)

to have a sharp tongue but a soft heart

Egg tofu; a Japanese egg-based delicacy with a smooth, silken texture similar to tofu.

Impatience leads to failure; one must be patient to achieve the desired result.

A construction project of very poor quality, typically resulting from corruption or the use of substandard materials (literally 'soybean dregs project').

four seasons beancurd

a soft, silken form of tofu often served as a snack or dessert, either sweet or savory

to bully the weakest person or pick on an easy target

To pick on an easy target or a vulnerable person; literally, the God of Thunder strikes bean curd, choosing the softest one to bully.

literally like tofu strung on a horsetail which is impossible to lift; used to describe a situation or object too weak or poorly constructed to be supported

fish brings heat, meat brings phlegm, vegetables and tofu keep you healthy

a dish made of tofu that has been deep-fried until the surface is golden and crisp.

having a sharp tongue but a soft heart