strong-smelling preserved bean curd made by fermenting tofu; also used metaphorically for a person with a rough exterior but a lovable character

To consume bean curd.

dried or pressed tofu; a firm, chewy food product made by flavoring and steaming tofu to remove most of its moisture; also written as [[豆干|豆乾|dou4 gan1]]

Soft, semi-solid tofu made by adding coagulants to soy milk, often served with savory or sweet toppings; also called [[豆花|豆花|dou4 hua1]] or [[豆腐花|豆腐花|dou4 fu5 hua1]].

Sichuan dish consisting of tofu and minced meat in a spicy chili-and-bean-based sauce

tofu that has been frozen, resulting in a porous texture that absorbs liquids

Thin sheets formed by drying the skin that appears on the surface of boiled soybean milk; also called [[腐皮|腐皮|fu3 pi2]] or [[豆腐衣|豆腐衣|dou4 fu5 yi1]].

to have a sharp tongue but a soft heart; describing someone who speaks harshly but is actually kind-hearted

A food product made by fermenting and pickling small cubes of tofu; also known as [[腐乳|腐乳|fu3 ru3]] or [[酱豆腐|醬豆腐|jiang4 dou4 fu5]].

Firm tofu made by adding a coagulant to boiling soy milk; it has less water and a harder texture than soft tofu and is popular in northern China.

To grind soy beans in a mill to make tofu

A food product made by fermenting and pickling small cubes of tofu; also called [[豆腐乳|豆腐乳|dou4 fu5 ru3]]

a Beijing specialty snack made from the fermented residue of mung beans left over from making starch or glass noodles

soy pulp dregs left over after making tofu or soy milk; okara

fried tofu food product, usually cut into square cubes

A soft, semi-solid snack made by curdling soy milk with gypsum or other coagulants; typically served savory in northern China and sweet in the south.

the thin film that forms on the surface of boiled soy milk, typically dried for use in cooking

a tofu-like food made from rice flour or rice milk rather than soybeans; common in southwestern Chinese cuisine

Tofu pickled in distillers' grains; also called [[腐乳|腐乳|fu3 ru3]]

A dessert made from apricot kernels, sugar, and agar, shaped like cubes of bean curd and served in syrup; also known as almond jelly or almond curd.

(idiom) impatient people cannot eat hot tofu; used to advise that one must be patient because rushing will ruin the result

a common Chinese dish consisting of fried tofu braised with vegetables and a savory sauce

soft or tender tofu, made using gypsum as a coagulant and common in southern China; also called [[南豆腐|南豆腐|nan2 dou4 fu5]]

Soft-spoken but malicious; describes someone who talks as softly as tofu but has a heart as sharp as a knife

a dish consisting of deep-fried tofu chunks usually stir-fried with vegetables

soy milk, a traditional Chinese beverage made from soybeans

Tofu made by adding gypsum to boiled soy milk; it has a higher water content and softer texture than [[北豆腐|北豆腐|bei3 dou4 fu5]] and is popular in southern China.

A poorly constructed building project resulting from cutting corners or using inferior materials; literally "soybean dregs project".

Northern-style tofu made by curdling soy milk with brine; it is firmer and contains less water than [[南豆腐|南豆腐|nan2 dou4 fu5]].

Literally "knife mouth but bean curd heart"; describes someone who has a sharp tongue but conceals a soft and caring heart.

To speak harshly or sharply but actually have a kind heart; implies someone whose bark is worse than their bite

jellied tofu; a soft, semi-solid bean curd snack often served sweet or savory

(two-part allegorical saying) the man is hard but the goods are soft; describes someone who acts tough or tries to show off but lacks the actual ability or substance to back it up

to have a sharp tongue but a kind and soft heart (variant form)

a traditional dish where tofu is fried and then simmered in broth until the liquid is absorbed

the God of Thunder strikes bean curd; to pick on an easy target or victimize the helpless

literally 'the God of Thunder strikes bean curd'; to pick on an easy target or find someone soft to bully

(xiehouyu) cannot be lifted; describes someone who is weak-willed, overly dependent, or unable to stand on their own. This comes from the idea that a thin, coarse horsehair would simply slice through soft tofu if used to lift it.

Literally "to string tofu on horsehair, it cannot be lifted"; used to mean someone or something is too weak to be worth supporting, or as a pun on [[提|提|ti2]] to mean a topic is not worth mentioning

cannot be picked up or carried; a metaphor for something so fragile or delicate that it cannot be handled or supported

Dietary proverb stating that fish brings internal heat, meat causes phlegm, and a simple diet of vegetables and tofu keeps one healthy.

(xiehouyu) smooth on both sides; refers to a person who is slick, worldly, or plays both sides to avoid offending anyone or to please everyone, usually completed by [[两面光|兩面光|liang3 mian4 guang1]]

tough guy selling bean curd; an idiom used to describe a person whose appearance or reputation is stern or formidable, but whose goods or heart are soft or fragile