豆漿 / 豆浆
dòujiāng
Soy milk in Chinese is 豆漿 / 豆浆, pronounced dòujiāng. Wiktionary also lists 豆奶 (dòunǎi).
Meaning: beverage made from soybeans (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 豆漿 / 豆浆 | dòujiāng |
| 豆奶 | dòunǎi |
In Chinese, there are different terms for soy milk depending on whether you are referring to a traditional beverage or a packaged product meant to mimic dairy.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 豆漿 / 豆浆 is composed of 豆 (bean) and 漿 (liquid/syrup/thick liquid). The term 豆奶 is composed of 豆 (bean) and 奶 (milk).
Which one should you use?
豆漿 / 豆浆 is the more common term for the traditional hot or cold beverage served in breakfast shops. In contrast, 豆奶 often refers to processed soy milk products that are packaged in cartons and intended to be a direct substitute for dairy milk.
Is it said differently in some regions?
豆漿 uses traditional characters, while 豆浆 uses simplified characters.
How do you pronounce it?
dòujiāng
Did you know?
- In some regions, you can order 鹹豆漿 (salty soy milk), which is seasoned with vinegar, soy sauce, and sometimes topped with pickled vegetables.
- Depending on the region, 豆漿 may be served piping hot even in the middle of a humid summer, as it is believed to be better for digestion.
- In many parts of Taiwan, the word 豆漿 / 豆浆 is almost inseparable from the term 'fried dough stick' (油條), as they are the classic breakfast pairing.
Examples in context
- 我今天早上喝了一杯豆浆。I had a cup of soy milk this morning.
- 你喜欢喝豆奶吗？Do you like to drink soy milk?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soy milk” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
