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.