梹 (bīn) - Betel nut — the areca nut, often chewed & also refers to the areca palm tree.

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梹 · bīn

Betel nut — the areca nut, often chewed as a stimulant;

also refers to the areca palm tree.

Betel nut — the areca nut, often chewedalso refers to the areca palm tree.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 槟— alternative form for betel nut
  • 槟榔— betel nut (more common modern term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He chews betel nut (吃梹榔).
  • The betel palm tree (梹榔树) grows in tropical regions.
  • Betel nut chewing (嚼梹榔) is a cultural tradition in some areas.
  • Betel nut vendors (梹榔摊) are common in certain regions.

Collocations

  • Betel nut(梹榔)
  • Betel palm(梹榔树)
  • Chew betel nut(嚼梹榔)
  • Betel nut vendor(梹榔摊)
  • Betel nut box(梹榔盒)
  • Betel nut culture(梹榔文化)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Betel nut chewing is a traditional practice in parts of Southeast Asia and Southern China.
  • The character 梹 is primarily used in specific regional contexts related to the areca nut.
  • In modern usage, 槟 is more commonly used than 梹 for 'betel nut'.

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