槟 (bīn) - Betel nut — refers to the areca nut,

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Betel nut — refers to the areca nut, specifically the fruit of the betel palm (Areca catechu), often chewed as a stimulant in various Asian cultures.

Betel nut — refers to the areca nut,

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Betel nutBetel palmBetel nut boxBetel nut chewingBetel nut vendorBetel nut culture

Synonyms

  • 槟榔— Betel nut (the full term)
  • 菁仔— A common Taiwanese term for betel nut

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Betel nut chewing is a traditional habit in some regions (嚼槟榔).
  • The betel palm tree produces areca nuts (槟榔树).
  • He sells betel nuts at the market (卖槟榔).
  • A betel nut box is used to store the nuts (槟榔盒).

Collocations

  • Betel nut(槟榔)
  • Betel palm(槟榔树)
  • Betel nut box(槟榔盒)
  • Betel nut chewing(嚼槟榔)
  • Betel nut vendor(槟榔摊)
  • Betel nut culture(槟榔文化)

Idioms

  • To offer betel nut as a sign of respect(敬槟榔)
  • Betel nut and area(槟榔屿 — Penang)
  • Betel nut bet(槟榔赌 — a gambling term)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Betel nut chewing has a long history in parts of Southern China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia, often associated with social rituals and hospitality.
  • In Taiwan, 'betel nut beauties' (槟榔西施) are a notable cultural phenomenon, referring to scantily clad women selling betel nuts at roadside kiosks.
  • Chewing betel nut is often part of traditional wedding ceremonies and offerings in some cultures.
  • Modern awareness highlights significant health risks associated with betel nut chewing, including oral cancer.

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