ngụ ý
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋu˧˨ʔ ʔi˧˦]Huế [ŋʊw˨˩ʔ ʔɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ŋʊw˨˩˨ ʔɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngụ ý means to imply; to hint; to allude.
Chinese characters: 寓意
Meanings of ngụ ý in English
Verb
- to imply; to hint (at); to allude (to)
Noun
- implication
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 寓意.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngụ ý mean in English?
ngụ ý (verb) means "to imply; to hint; to allude".
How do you pronounce ngụ ý?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋu˧˨ʔ ʔi˧˦]; Saigon [ŋʊw˨˩˨ ʔɪj˦˥]. Tones: ngụ — heavy tone (nặng), ý — rising tone (sắc).
Is ngụ ý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngụ ý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 寓意.