quả
[kwaː˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A fruit; the classifier for fruit — the Northern word; Southerners say trái.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Trái cây; loại từ chỉ trái — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói trái.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
quả trầusmall box of betel nuts
Bà bổ quả bưởi chia đều cho các cháu.Grandma cut up the pomelo and shared it among the grandkids.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “quả” mean?
A fruit; the classifier for fruit — the Northern word; Southerners say trái.
Is “quả” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“trái” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.