tắc
[tak̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A kumquat — the Southern word; Northerners say quất.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Quả nhỏ họ cam quýt — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói quất.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
tắc muối ớtspicy salted calamansi
Ly đá me thêm miếng tắc chua chua ngon lắm.Tamarind ice with a squeeze of kumquat is delicious.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “tắc” mean?
A kumquat — the Southern word; Northerners say quất.
Is “tắc” 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?
“quất” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.