tàu hủ
noun
Hanoi [taw˨˩ hu˧˩]Huế [taw˦˩ hʊw˧˨]Saigon [ta(ː)w˨˩ hʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tàu hủ means douhua; tofu pudding; soybean pudding.
Meanings of tàu hủ in English
Noun
- Southern Vietnam douhua; tofu pudding; soybean pudding ≈ tào phớ
Words with tàu hủ
Etymology
From Cantonese 豆腐 (dau6 fu6; đậu hủ, “tofu”). Doublet of đậu hủ, đậu phụ, and tào phớ.
Frequently asked questions
What does tàu hủ mean in English?
tàu hủ (noun) means "douhua; tofu pudding; soybean pudding".
How do you pronounce tàu hủ?
IPA: Hanoi [taw˨˩ hu˧˩]; Saigon [ta(ː)w˨˩ hʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: tàu — falling tone (huyền), hủ — dipping tone (hỏi).