榔
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Meaning: tall tree
💡 Imagine a tall tree with a 'lang' sound—like a swinging hammer (榔头) but wooden.
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
The character 榔 (láng) combines the wood radical 木 with 郎 (láng), hinting at a tall, straight tree. It primarily refers to the betel palm (槟榔), whose nuts are chewed as a stimulant in southern China and Southeast Asia. This usage reflects the cultural practice of betel nut chewing, a social tradition in regions like Taiwan and Hainan.
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