梖 (bèi) - A type of palm tree (Arenga pinnata), also & historically used to refer to a type of
梖 · bèi
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
sugar palmpalm sugarbetel palmpalm treepalm leaf
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.