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臭豆腐

Mandarin · pinyin chòu dòu fu

stinky tofu
strong-smelling preserved beancurd
fig. rough exterior but lovable person

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臭: chòu · smell, stink, emit foul odor
豆: dòu · beans, peas; bean-shaped; Kangxi radical 151
腐: fǔ · rot, decay, spoil; rotten

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4–4–5 · chou4 dou4 fu5

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cau3 dau6 fu6

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stinky tofu

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