cup vs tofu in Korean

vs두부

cup

cup

잔 (cup) means a drinking cup or glass. It is used for things like water, coffee, milk, or tea. You will also often see it when talking about how many cups of a drink someone has.

When to use cup
tofu

두부tofu

Tofu (두부) is a common food made from soybeans. It is soft and has a mild taste, so people eat it in soups, stews, and many home dishes. You can buy it at a supermarket and cook it in simple meals.

When to use tofu

How they differ

cup (잔) and tofu (두부) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “cup” when 잔 (cup) means a drinking cup or glass. It is used for things like water, coffee, milk, or tea. You will also often see it when talking ab… Use “tofu” when Tofu (두부) is a common food made from soybeans. It is soft and has a mild taste, so people eat it in soups, stews, and many home dishes. Y…