quất
[kwət̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A kumquat — the Northern word; Southerners say tắc.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Quả nhỏ họ cam quýt — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói tắc.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Bài làm văn mà nó quất cho năm trang.His essay is awfully long, written on five pages.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “quất” mean?
A kumquat — the Northern word; Southerners say tắc.
Is “quất” 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?
“tắc” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.