No. 7,567 in Chinese
豆腐
Tofu; a food made from soybeans.
In a sentence
我最爱吃妈妈做的麻婆豆腐。
I love eating the Mapo Tofu made by my mom.
豆腐 refers to a specific Chinese dish prepared with tofu and spicy sauce in this sentence.
豆腐是一种富含植物蛋白的食品，适合素食者食用。
Tofu is a type of food rich in plant protein, suitable for vegetarians.
豆腐 is used as a general term for a food product made from soybeans, highlighting its nutritional value and culinary versatility.
摔跤时他讨巧地落在了一个豆腐块上，毫发无伤。
He cleverly landed on a block of tofu during the fall, escaping unscathed.
豆腐 is metaphorically used to describe something soft or cushion-like, emphasizing the low-risk nature of the fall.
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