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dòu

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“豆”是一种植物的种子,很多种都可以吃,比如红豆、黄豆和绿豆。

"豆" is a plant seed, many kinds of which are edible, such as red beans, soybeans, and mung beans.

我们常用豆做豆腐、豆浆和很多好吃的东西。

We often use 豆 to make tofu, soy milk, and many delicious foods.

Meanings

dòu

bean; pea; legume

我喜欢吃红豆做的甜点。

I like eating desserts made from red beans.

dòu

bean-shaped or small round thing

这颗巧克力豆很小。

This chocolate bean is very small.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    originally pictured an ancient food vessel, later came to mean 'bean'.

  • Nuance

    used both alone and in compounds like 豆子, 大豆, 咖啡豆.

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