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Meaning
2 senses
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To mention someone or something in an indirect way without stating them clearly or naming them directly.
vi Cô ấy ám chỉ về kế hoạch mới.
en She alluded to the new plan.
To suggest or hint at something, especially something unpleasant or negative, without saying it out loud.
vi Họ ám chỉ rằng anh ấy đã mắc lỗi.
en They insinuated that he had made a mistake.