Definition

1. Noun:
   • Leaflet / Flyer / Handbill: A single sheet of paper, usually printed, that is distributed to the public to propagate information, advertise a cause, or agitate for a political or social issue.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cảnh sát bắt giữ người phát truyền đơn bất hợp pháp. (The police arrested the person distributing illegal leaflets.)
  • Truyền đơn quảng cáo được để trên xe. (Advertising flyers were left on the cars.)
  • Họ in truyền đơn để kêu gọi biểu tình. (They printed handbills to call for a protest.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "truyền đơn" inherently carries a connotation of dissemination to a wide audience, often in a public or semi-clandestine manner. It is commonly associated with political propaganda, activism, or mass advertising.
• "Phát truyền đơn" is the standard verb phrase meaning "to distribute leaflets/flyers."

Variants and Related Words

• Tờ rơi (n): A more neutral, general term for a flyer or handout, often used for commercial advertising. It can sometimes be used interchangeably with , but lacks the strong historical/political association.
• Áp-phích / Poster (n): A large notice or picture intended for public display, typically posted on a wall, not handed out.

Synonyms

• Leaflet: A printed sheet of paper, usually folded, containing information or propaganda.
• Flyer: A small handbill advertising an event or service.
• Handbill: A small printed advertisement or other notice distributed by hand.
• Tract: A pamphlet, often on a religious or political subject (this is a close match for the propagandistic use).

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Phát truyền đơn: To distribute leaflets/flyers.
  • Sinh viên tình nguyện phát truyền đơn về bảo vệ môi trường. (Volunteer students distributed leaflets about environmental protection.)
• Rải truyền đơn: To scatter or strew leaflets (e.g., from an airplane or in a public square).
  • Máy bay rải truyền đơn tuyên truyền. (The airplane scattered propaganda leaflets.)