Today’s word of the day is 豆 (dòu) which is a noun that means bean. Let’s practice by making different words, phrases, and sentences with 豆 (dòu).
豆浆 (dòu jiāng) Soy milk
The first word is 豆浆 (dòu jiāng) which means soy milk. A way of using it in a sentence is 早餐时，我喜欢喝一杯热豆浆。(Zǎocān shí, wǒ xǐhuan hē yī bēi rè dòujiāng.) For breakfast, I like to have a cup of hot soy milk.
豆腐 (dòufu) Tofu
Another word we can create with 豆 (dòu) is 豆腐 (dòufu). This means tofu. A way of using it in a sentence is 这道菜是用豆腐和蔬菜做的，味道很清淡。(Zhè dào cài shì yòng dòufu hé shūcài zuò de, wèidào hěn qīngdàn.) This dish is made with tofu and vegetables, and it has a light flavor.
豆芽 (dòuyá) Beansprout
Finally, we can create the word 豆芽 (dòuyá) which means beansprout. A way of using it in a sentence is 炒豆芽是一道常见的素菜，口感爽脆。(Chǎo dòuyá shì yīdào chángjiàn de sùcài, kǒugǎn shuǎngcuì.) Stir-fried bean sprouts are a common vegetarian dish with a crispy texture.