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Mapo tofu (麻婆豆腐) — Chinglish Slang

📌 Quick Overview | 词条速览

Slang Name:Mapo tofu

Chinese:麻婆豆腐

Type:Daily Life / Chinglish Slang

🔎 Full Meaning | 完整释义

English:
A classic Sichuan spicy dish 🥢, made with tender tofu, minced beef, chili oil, Sichuan peppercorns, featuring numbing, spicy, fresh, fragrant, hot and tender flavors.

中文:
经典川味香辣菜品🥢,以嫩豆腐、牛肉末、辣椒油、花椒为主要食材,具备麻、辣、鲜、香、烫、嫩的多重风味。

📜 Origin & Background | 词源与文化背景

Origin English: Mapo tofu was created in the Qing Dynasty, named after a pockmarked old lady (Mapo) in Chengdu, Sichuan. It is a representative work of Sichuan cuisine, famous for its unique numbing-spicy taste.
Origin Chinese: 麻婆豆腐始创于清代,因四川成都一位麻脸老婆婆(麻婆)而得名,是川菜的代表作之一,以独特的麻辣鲜香口感闻名。

📖 Example Sentences | 双语实用例句

📌 Example 1
A: "What's your favorite Sichuan dish?" B: "Mapo tofu is my top choice."

A:"你最喜欢的川菜是什么?" B:"麻婆豆腐是我的首选。"
📌 Example 2
A: "Why do you eat so much rice?" B: "Mapo tofu is so delicious that I can eat three bowls."

A:"你为什么吃这么多米饭?" B:"麻婆豆腐太好吃了,我能吃三碗。"
📌 Example 3
A: "Where does the numbing taste of mapo tofu come from?" B: "It comes from special Sichuan peppercorns."

A:"麻婆豆腐的麻味来自哪里?" B:"来自特制的花椒。"
📌 Example 4
A: "What tofu is used for authentic mapo tofu?" B: "Tender silken tofu is the best choice."

A:"正宗麻婆豆腐用什么豆腐?" B:"嫩豆腐是最佳选择。"
📌 Example 5
A: "Who cooks mapo tofu better in your home?" B: "My mom cooks it better than restaurants."

A:"你家谁做的麻婆豆腐最好吃?" B:"我妈妈做的比饭店还好吃。"
📌 Example 6
A: "Do foreigners like mapo tofu?" B: "Yes, it's loved by both Chinese and foreigners."

A:"外国人喜欢麻婆豆腐吗?" B:"喜欢,中外食客都爱这道菜。"
📌 Example 7
A: "What did you order for dinner?" B: "We ordered mapo tofu as a side dish."

A:"你们晚餐点了什么?" B:"我们点了麻婆豆腐当配菜。"
📌 Example 8
A: "Can I adjust the spiciness of mapo tofu?" B: "Sure, the spicy level can be adjusted freely."

A:"麻婆豆腐的辣度可以调吗?" B:"当然,辣度可以自由调节。"
📌 Example 9
A: "What must I order in a Sichuan restaurant?" B: "Mapo tofu is a must-order dish."

A:"川菜馆必点什么?" B:"麻婆豆腐是必点菜。"

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✍️ By Chinglish Lab Team · 📅 May 5, 2026
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