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Meaning
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Noun
A small citrus fruit with a sour taste that is commonly used in Vietnamese cooking and drinks.
vi Hãy cho thêm một chút nước quất vào bát phở.
en Add a little calamansi juice to the bowl of pho.
Verb
To strike someone or something repeatedly with a long, flexible object like a whip or rope.
vi Anh ta quất roi vào con ngựa để nó chạy nhanh hơn.
en He whipped the horse to make it run faster.
To perform an action in an intense, extreme, or repetitive way without showing any hesitation.
vi Thấy món ăn ngon quá, anh ấy quất liền hai bát.
en Seeing that the food was delicious, he polished off two bowls in a row.
To have sex; a vulgar or slang expression.