quýt

/kwit/

pomelo

Quýt có vỏ dày và nhiều nước.

Pomelo has thick skin and is very juicy.

informal

A large citrus fruit similar to a grapefruit but sweeter and less acidic, commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine.

Mẹ tôi thường dùng quýt để làm mứt.

My mother often uses pomelo to make candied fruit.

Quýt is a staple in Vietnamese cooking, often used in salads, desserts, and preserves.

Collocations

quýt xanhgreen pomeloquýt chínripe pomeloquýt chuasour pomelo

green pomelo

ripe pomelo

Quýt is often associated with Vietnamese New Year (Tết) and is considered a symbol of prosperity.

Derived from the Vietnamese word for the fruit, likely influenced by Chinese '桔子' (júzi) or '柚子' (yòuzi).

Quýt is a common ingredient in Vietnamese dishes, especially in salads like 'gỏi cuốn' or 'gỏi quýt'. It is also eaten fresh or preserved.

Từ Điển Việt Anh