豆（dòu）

 
字形：
古“豆”字，是古代一种盛食物的高脚容器的象形，多用于祭祀。其本意是装肉食的器皿。汉代以后，则被广泛借用作豆类的总称。
In ancient times, the character “豆” resembled a long leg utensil used for containing food. It was often used to offer sacrifices. Its original meaning was a container for meat. AfterHan dynasty, “豆” was widely uses as the general term of legumes.
 
字义：
bean
 
组词：
豆子（dòuzi）：pulse; beans
绿豆（lǜdòu）：mung bean
豆腐（dòufu）：tofu
豆浆（dòujiāng）： soya-bean milk
豆角（dòujiǎo）： green bean
 
例句：
Zhè zhǒng lǜsè de dòuzi bèi chēng wéi lǜdòu.
1、这种绿色的豆子被称为绿豆。
This kind of green bean is called Mung Bean.
Má pó dòufu shì yí dào hěn shòu huānyíng de Sìchuān cài.
2、麻婆豆腐是一道很受欢迎的四川菜。
Mapo bean curd is a very popular Sichuan cuisine.
Dòujiāng shì chuántǒng de zhōngguó yǐnliào.
3、豆浆是传统的中国饮料。
Soybean milk is a traditional Chinese drink.