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Meaning
2 senses
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To be in a dazed state or deeply lost in one's own thoughts and reflections.
vi Cô ấy ngồi ngẩn ngơ nhìn ra cửa sổ.
en She sat there lost in thought, looking out the window.
Appearing confused or naive, often behaving in a way that suggests a lack of awareness.
vi Anh ta có vẻ mặt ngẩn ngơ như không biết chuyện gì.
en He appeared clueless as if he didn't know what was happening.