椥 (zhī) - Zhi — used exclusively in the word '槟榔'

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zhī ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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椥 · zhī

Zhi — used exclusively in the word '槟榔' (betel nut) in the compound '槟榔'.

Zhi — used exclusively in the word '槟榔'

Usage highlights

Betel nutBetel palmChew betel nutBetel nut vendorBetel nut box
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Betel nut (槟榔) is a stimulant commonly chewed in some Asian cultures.
  • The betel palm tree (槟榔树) produces betel nuts.
  • Betel nut chewing (嚼槟榔) is a traditional practice in some regions.

Collocations

  • Betel nut(槟榔)
  • Betel palm(槟榔树)
  • Chew betel nut(嚼槟榔)
  • Betel nut vendor(槟榔摊)
  • Betel nut box(槟榔盒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 椥 appears almost exclusively in the compound 槟榔 (bīngláng) for 'betel nut'.
  • Betel nut chewing has cultural significance in parts of Southeast Asia and Southern China.
  • In modern contexts, betel nut is associated with both traditional practices and health concerns.

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