quýt

/kwit/
nounIntermediate
informal

A type of citrus fruit similar to a tangerine or mandarin orange, with a sweet and slightly tart flavor.

Tôi thích ăn quýt vào mùa đông.

I like eating quýt in winter.

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Quýt is commonly enjoyed as a snack or used in desserts and beverages.

Collocations

quýt chínripe quýtquýt xanhgreen quýtquýt ngọtsweet quýt

Synonyms

💡Pro Tip

Seasonal Availability

Quýt is most commonly available in the winter months in Vietnam.

📖Word Origin

The word 'quýt' is derived from the Vietnamese language and refers to a specific variety of citrus fruit.

📝Usage Notes

Quýt is often used interchangeably with 'cam' (tangerine) in Vietnamese, but it typically refers to a slightly larger and sweeter variety.

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