桹 (láng) - Palm tree & specifically refers to the betel palm or areca

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láng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

桹 · láng

Palm tree;

specifically refers to the betel palm or areca palm, sometimes used in ancient texts for its wood or as a pestle.

Palm treespecifically refers to the betel palm or areca

Usage highlights

Betel palmPalm woodPalm pestlePalm treeAreca palm

Synonyms

  • 棕— palm (more common character for palm trees)
  • 榔— betel palm (often paired with 桹)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The betel palm (桹榔) grows in tropical regions.
  • Ancient texts mention using palm wood for construction (桹木).
  • The pestle was made from palm wood (桹杵).
  • 桹 is a rare character in modern usage.

Collocations

  • Betel palm(桹榔)
  • Palm wood(桹木)
  • Palm pestle(桹杵)
  • Palm tree(桹树)
  • Areca palm(桹榔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 桹 appears in classical Chinese texts referring to palm trees, particularly the betel/areca palm.
  • The character is extremely rare in modern usage and primarily of historical/lexicographical interest.
  • In ancient times, palm wood was used for various practical purposes including tools and construction.

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