蒟 (jǔ) - A type of plant & specifically refers to the betel pepper plant (Piper
蒟 · jǔ
A type of plant;
specifically refers to the betel pepper plant (Piper betle), whose leaves are used in traditional preparations like betel quid.
A type of plantspecifically refers to the betel pepper plant (Piper
Usage highlights
Betel pepperKonjacBetel leafPepper plantMedicinal herb
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Betel pepper leaves (蒟酱) are used in traditional chewing preparations.
- The plant is known for its medicinal properties (蒟蒻).
- In some regions, it's cultivated for its aromatic leaves (蒟叶).
Collocations
- Betel pepper(蒟酱)
- Konjac(蒟蒻)
- Betel leaf(蒟叶)
- Pepper plant(蒟椒)
- Medicinal herb(蒟草)
Idioms
- No specific common idioms found for this character
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically used in traditional Chinese medicine and culinary practices.
- The plant has significance in various Asian cultures for its medicinal and ceremonial uses.
- Often associated with traditional betel chewing customs in some regions.