吃豆腐
Chinese edit
eat; eradicate; destroy eat; eradicate; destroy; receive; stammer |
tofu; bean curd; any food with tofu-like physical quality | ||
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simp. and trad. (吃豆腐) |
吃 | 豆腐 | |
Literally: “to eat tofu”. |
Etymology edit
From Qing Dynasty novel 《驚夢啼》, in which many men patronized a tofu business for the opportunity to flirt with the beautiful owner.
Pronunciation edit
Verb edit
吃豆腐
Usage notes edit
- This idiom usually only refers to a man taking advantage of a woman in a sexual manner.
Synonyms edit
- (Cantonese) 食豆腐