豆腐

tofu / bean curd

variant of 豆[dou4]

bean / pea / CL:棵[ke1],粒[li4] / sacrificial vessel

decay / rotten

fermented bean curd

to have a sharp tongue but a soft heart (idiom)

to take liberties with (a woman) / to tease with sexual innuendo / to sexually harass / to take advantage of sb

four seasons beancurd

home-style tofu

lit. knife mouth but heart of bean curd; sharp tongue concealing a caring heart

hasty men don't get to eat hot tofu (idiom) / one just has to be patient / haste will ruin everything

almond junket

to grumble / to chatter away incessantly

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