(bèi) - A type of palm tree (Arenga pinnata), also & historically used to refer to a type of

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A type of palm tree (Arenga pinnata), also known as sugar palm;

historically used to refer to a type of betel nut.

A type of palm tree (Arenga pinnata), alsohistorically used to refer to a type of

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sugar palm tree (梖棕) produces sap that can be made into sugar.
  • Palm sugar (梖糖) is a traditional sweetener in some Asian cuisines.
  • Historical texts mention the betel palm (梖子).

Collocations

  • sugar palm(梖棕)
  • palm sugar(梖糖)
  • betel palm(梖子)
  • palm tree(梖树)
  • palm leaf(梖叶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 梖 refers to specific palm species, particularly the sugar palm, which has economic importance in Southeast Asia.
  • Historically associated with betel nut culture in some regions, though this usage is now rare.
  • Appears in classical texts and botanical references but is uncommon in modern vernacular.

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