千张

千張

qiānzhāng

noun #92,374

Measure Word

一张千张 zhāng

Meanings

1 thin sheets of pressed tofu
2 dried beancurd sheets

Characters

sheet (measure word)

Examples

我喜欢吃凉拌千张。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī liángbàn qiānzhāng.

I like to eat cold-dressed beancurd sheets.

千张可以卷着肉丝吃。

Qiānzhāng kěyǐ juǎnzhe ròusī chī.

Beancurd sheets can be eaten rolled around shredded pork.

Tips

culture

千张 (lit. 'a thousand sheets') is a thin, pressed form of tofu common in Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine. It is chewier than regular tofu and absorbs sauces well.

Stroke Order

千 qiān

张 zhāng