檳 (bīn) - Betel nut — refers to the areca nut, & also appears in the name of the city

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Betel nut — refers to the areca nut, often used in the context of betel nut chewing;

also appears in the name of the city Penang (Malaysia).

Betel nut — refers to the areca nut,also appears in the name of the city

Usage highlights

Betel nutPenangAreca palmBetel nut standBetel nut chewerBetel nut box

Synonyms

  • 槟榔— betel nut (areca nut)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Betel nut chewing is common in some Asian cultures (嚼槟榔).
  • Penang is a state in Malaysia (槟城).
  • The areca palm produces betel nuts (槟榔树).
  • Betel nut stands are visible in Taiwan (槟榔摊).

Collocations

  • Betel nut(槟榔)
  • Penang(槟城)
  • Areca palm(槟榔树)
  • Betel nut stand(槟榔摊)
  • Betel nut chewer(槟榔族)
  • Betel nut box(槟榔盒)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms featuring 槟 alone; typically appears in compound words

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Strongly associated with betel nut chewing culture in parts of Southeast Asia and Taiwan.
  • In Malaysia, appears in the name Penang (槟城), derived from the Malay word 'Pinang' for areca nut.
  • Betel nut chewing has both social significance and health concerns in various cultures.

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