荖 (lǎo) - A type of plant & used in the term '荖叶' (betel leaf)

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lǎo ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

俊梁

荖 · lǎo

A type of plant;

used in the term '荖叶' (betel leaf);

also appears in place names.

A type of plantused in the term '荖叶' (betel leaf)also appears in place names.

Usage highlights

Betel leafLaonong RiverBetel vineLaohao VillageBetel leaf package

Synonyms

  • 荖叶— betel leaf
  • 蒌叶— alternative name for betel leaf

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Betel leaf (荖叶) is often chewed with areca nut.
  • There is a place called 荖浓 (Laonong) in Taiwan.
  • The plant has traditional uses (荖藤).

Collocations

  • Betel leaf(荖叶)
  • Laonong River(荖浓溪)
  • Betel vine(荖藤)
  • Laohao Village(荖浩村)
  • Betel leaf package(荖叶包)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily associated with betel leaf (荖叶) in traditional chewing practices in parts of Southern China and Taiwan.
  • Appears in Taiwanese toponyms like 荖浓 (Laonong), referring to a river and area.

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