đậu hũ

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • Tofu: A soft, white food made from coagulated soy milk, pressed into solid blocks. It is a staple source of protein in many Asian cuisines.
   • Bean curd: A direct translation and synonym for tofu, emphasizing its origin from soybeans.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Đậu hũ có thể chiên, hấp, hoặc nấu canh. (Tofu can be fried, steamed, or cooked in soup.)
  • Món đậu hũ sốt cay rất ngon. (The spicy braised tofu dish is very delicious.)
  • Cô ấy mua một miếng đậu hũ tươi. (She bought a piece of fresh bean curd.)

Advanced Usage

• "đậu hũ non" or "tàu hũ ky": Silken tofu or tofu skin. These are specific varieties with different textures.

  • Đậu hũ non mềm như lụa. (Silken tofu is soft as silk.)

• "đậu hũ thối": Stinky tofu, a fermented variety with a strong odor.

  • Đậu hũ thối là một món ăn vặt nổi tiếng. (Stinky tofu is a famous street food.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đậu phụ (n): An alternative, common Northern Vietnamese term for tofu.

  • Ở Hà Nội, người ta thường nói "đậu phụ". (In Hanoi, people often say "đậu phụ".)

• Tào phớ (n): A very soft, sweet dessert pudding made from soy milk, often served with ginger syrup.

  • Tào phớ thường được ăn với nước đường gừng. (Tào phớ is usually eaten with ginger syrup.)

Synonyms

• Tofu: The most common international term.
• Bean curd: A literal descriptive synonym.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Trắng như đậu hũ: As white as tofu. Used to describe something very pale or white.

  • Làn da cô ấy trắng như đậu hũ. (Her skin is as white as tofu.)

• Mềm như đậu hũ: As soft as tofu. Used to describe something very soft in texture.

  • Chiếc gối này mềm như đậu hũ. (This pillow is as soft as tofu.)