quýt

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The Vietnamese word "quýt" primarily refers to a type of citrus fruit known as "mandarin" or "mandarine" in English. It is a small, sweet fruit with a loose skin that is easy to peel.

Usage Instructions:

• "Quýt" is commonly used when talking about fruits, especially in markets or when discussing food. It can also be used in idiomatic expressions or to convey various meanings in different contexts.

Example:

• Simple Example: "Tôi thích ăn quýt." (I like to eat mandarins.)
• Idiom: "Vỏ quýt dày, móng tay nhọn." (Diamond cuts diamond.) This phrase means that strong characters or tough people can confront each other.

Advanced Usage:

• "Quýt" can also be used metaphorically in some expressions. For example, "đến mùa quýt" translates to "when the moon is made of green cheese," indicating an impossible situation or something that will never happen.

Word Variants:

• Vỏ quýt: This means "mandarin peel," referring to the outer skin of the fruit.
• Thằng quýt: A colloquial term that can mean "young servant" or refer to a boy or young man in a casual context.

Different Meanings:

• Besides its literal meaning as a fruit, "quýt" can also refer to a young servant or boy in certain contexts, often used informally or in historical contexts.

Synonyms:

• In terms of fruit, "quýt" can be synonymous with "cam" (orange) in some contexts, but they are different fruits.
• For the informal use referring to a young boy or servant, you might hear words like "thằng" (boy) or "tiểu" (little) as alternatives.

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1. Mandarin, mandarine
   • Vỏ quýt khô
     Dry mandarine peel
   • Đến mùa quýt
     When the moon is made of green cheese; never
   • Vỏ quýt dày, móng tay nhọn
     Diamond cuts diamond.
2. (từ cũ) Thằng quýt
3. Young servant
   • Thằng quýt con sen
     Young servant and maid