kẹo
[kɛw˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) becoming thick or concentrated through evaporation
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
kho cho đến khi kẹo lạicontinue to simmer until much water has been reduced
Em bé được cho một cái kẹo.The child was given a piece of candy.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) "non-bánh" candy
Examples
bánh kẹo"bánh" and "non-bánh" candy; confectionery
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “kẹo” mean?
(adjective) becoming thick or concentrated through evaporation
Is “kẹo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.