Definition

Noun: - Betel nut paring / Betel nut sliver: The thin, often uneven strip or sliver of betel nut that is pared off or remains when a whole betel nut is sliced into pieces for chewing.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Sau khi bổ cau, bà cắt bỏ phần thẹp cau. (After slicing the betel nut, she cut off the parings.)
  • Thẹp cau thường được vứt đi. (Betel nut slivers are usually thrown away.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is specific to the traditional practice of preparing betel quids (). The is considered the waste or byproduct of the slicing process.

Variants and Related Words

• Bổ cau (v): to slice a betel nut, typically lengthwise, into quarters or smaller pieces for chewing.
• Miếng cau (n): a piece or slice of betel nut, ready for chewing as part of a betel quid.

Synonyms

• Betel nut trimming
• Betel nut scrap

Cultural Note

• The act of preparing betel nut, including the removal of the , is a deeply rooted cultural practice in Vietnam and other parts of Asia, often associated with hospitality, ritual, and social ceremony.