quách
[kwajk̟̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) sarcophagus; outer coffin
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trong quan, ngoài quách.Casket insides; sarcophagus outsides.
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
(adverb) (doing something) in order to have done with it; decidedly
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) wood apple (Limonia acidissima)
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) outer city wall
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “quách” mean?
(noun) sarcophagus; outer coffin
Is “quách” formal or informal?
quách is generally informal.