bean curd
bean curd — noun
1. a soft, white, mild-flavoured food made from soybeans (soya beans) that are grou
a soft, white, mild-flavoured food made from soybeans (soya beans) that are ground, cooked with water, and pressed into blocks. It is used in soups, stir-fries, and other dishes, and is a common source of protein in vegetarian cooking.
Wei stir-fried some bean curd with vegetables and soy sauce for a quick dinner.
collocation: stir-fried bean curd
At the Asian market near the hospital, a night-shift nurse bought firm bean curd.
collocation: firm bean curd
Bean curd is a popular substitute for meat in many vegetarian hot-pot recipes.
The chef added cubes of soft bean curd to the soup just before serving it.
Ananya marinated smoked bean curd slices in ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar.
- tofu
the far more common term in modern English, borrowed from Japanese; 'bean curd' is older and now less frequent
用法筆記
Bean curd is also very commonly called by its Japanese name, tofu, which is the more frequent term in everyday English. 'Bean curd' tends to appear on restaurant menus and in ingredient lists.