mứt
[mɨt̚˧˦]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) jam
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
mứt dâustrawberry jam/mulberry jam
Bánh mì phết mứt dâu ăn sáng rất tiện.Bread spread with strawberry jam is convenient for breakfast.
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 ↗ Local usage: “Mứt” can also refer to candied fruit, especially during Tết. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a type of sweet that is often eaten during certain occasions (such as Tết)
Examples
mứt gừngcandied ginger
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “mứt” mean?
(noun) jam
Is “mứt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.