老豆腐

lǎodòufu
noun

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 firm tofu
  2. 2 old tofu
  3. 3 soft tofu pudding

Examples

HSK 2
Lǎoběijīng zǎocān cháng yǒu yì wǎn lǎodòufu.
A classic Beijing breakfast often includes a bowl of laodoufu.
HSK 7-9
Zuò mápódòufu yào yòng lǎodòufu.
Mapo tofu should be made with firm tofu.

Tips

mistakes
'Old tofu' has two almost opposite meanings that depend on region. In most of China 老豆腐 means firm/pressed tofu, the counterpart of 嫩豆腐 (soft tofu). But in Beijing and Tianjin, 老豆腐 is a breakfast dish - very soft tofu curd served with soy sauce, sesame paste, and pickles, essentially a saltier sibling of 豆腐脑. Read context carefully.

Stroke Order

lǎo
dòu