lá đơn
Definition
- Noun:
- A sheet of paper containing a formal written request or application. This is the most common meaning. It refers to a document submitted to an authority, organization, or individual to ask for something, such as a job, permission, leave, or a service.
- A form or document used to make an official statement or registration. It can also refer to standardized forms for purposes like medical registration, complaint filing, or declaration.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy đã nộp lá đơn xin việc vào công ty đó. (She submitted a job application to that company.)
- Học sinh cần viết lá đơn xin phép nghỉ học. (Students need to write a leave of absence request.)
- Anh ấy điền thông tin vào lá đơn đăng ký khám bệnh. (He filled in the information on the medical registration form.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal or administrative contexts. While "đơn" alone can mean the same thing, "lá đơn" emphasizes the physical document as a single sheet or piece of paper.
Variants and Related Words
- Đơn từ (n): A collective term for application papers or documents. It often implies a set of forms or paperwork.
- Thủ tục này cần rất nhiều đơn từ. (This procedure requires a lot of paperwork/application forms.)
- Đơn xin (n): Specifically an application or request for something (e.g., - job application, - resignation letter).
- Viết đơn (v): To write an application.
- Bạn phải viết đơn gửi cho hiệu trưởng. (You must write an application to the principal.)
Synonyms
- Application: A formal request for something, typically in writing.
- Petition: A formal written request, often one signed by many people, appealing to authority.
- Form: A printed document with blank spaces for information to be inserted.
Related Idioms
- Chạy đơn: (Colloquial) To actively pursue or follow up on an application, sometimes implying the use of personal influence or persistent effort to get it processed.
- Anh ta phải chạy đơn mãi mới được chấp thuận. (He had to chase the application for a long time before it was approved.)