thông tri
Definition
- Noun:
- A circular, an official notice: A document issued by an authority or organization to inform a group of people about a specific matter or to disseminate information widely.
- Verb:
- To circulate a notice, to issue a circular: The act of an authority or organization formally notifying people about something via an official document.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Công ty phát hành một thông tri về chính sách mới. (The company issued a circular about the new policy.)
- Mọi nhân viên phải đọc kỹ thông tri này. (All employees must read this circular carefully.)
- Verb:
- Sở sẽ thông tri lịch nghỉ lễ đến các trường học. (The Department will circulate the holiday schedule to all schools.)
- Đoàn thanh niên đã thông tri về cuộc họp. (The Youth Union issued a notice about the meeting.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "thông tri" carries a formal, administrative tone. It is typically used in governmental, corporate, or organizational contexts, not in casual conversation.
- It implies a one-way dissemination of information from a higher authority to a broader audience.
Variants and Related Words
- Thông báo (n/v): A more general term for "announcement" or "to announce." It is less formal and has a wider range of use than "thông tri."
- Công văn (n): An official dispatch or document, often for communication between agencies.
- Chỉ thị (n): A directive or order, which commands action, whereas a "thông tri" primarily informs.
Synonyms
- Circular (n): An official notice for distribution to a large number of people.
- Notice (n): A formal declaration or intimation.
- Dispatch (n): An official message or report.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the word "thông tri." Its usage is confined to formal administrative language.