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Meaning
2 senses
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Verb
To suggest something indirectly rather than stating it explicitly or clearly in a conversation.
vi Anh ta ngụ ý rằng dự án sẽ bị hoãn.
en He implied that the project would be delayed.
Noun
A conclusion or suggestion that is drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.
vi Ngụ ý của anh ấy là chúng ta nên dừng lại.
en His implication was that we should stop.