ấn hành
Definition
- Transitive Verb:
- To print and publish: The primary meaning of "ấn hành" is the combined action of printing (producing physical or digital copies) and then publishing (making them available to the public). It refers to the complete process of bringing a written work into circulation.
Usage Examples
- Transitive Verb:
- Nhà xuất bản sẽ ấn hành cuốn tiểu thuyết mới vào tháng tới. (The publisher will print and publish the new novel next month.)
- Tạp chí này được ấn hành hàng tuần. (This magazine is printed and published weekly.)
- Cuốn sách đầu tay của ông ấy đã được ấn hành cách đây 20 năm. (His debut book was printed and published 20 years ago.)
Advanced Usage
- "Được ấn hành": A common passive structure meaning "to be printed and published".
- Tác phẩm kinh điển đó vẫn thường xuyên được ấn hành. (That classic work is still frequently printed and published.)
Variants and Related Words
- Xuất bản (v): To publish. This is a broader term that can include "ấn hành" but often focuses more on the distribution/publication aspect rather than the physical printing.
- In ấn (v): To print. This focuses specifically on the printing process.
- Phát hành (v): To issue, to distribute, to release. This focuses on the circulation and distribution phase.
Synonyms
- In và phát hành: To print and distribute (a close, more literal synonym).
- Cho ra mắt (ấn phẩm): To release (a publication). This emphasizes the launch aspect.
Related Phrases (Collocations)
- Ấn hành sách báo: To print and publish books/newspapers.
- Ấn hành tác phẩm: To print and publish a work.
- Lần ấn hành đầu tiên: The first printing/publishing.
- Ngày ấn hành: The publication/print date.
Notes on Usage
- Formality: "Ấn hành" is a formal term, commonly used in official, academic, literary, and journalistic contexts related to publishing.
- Scope: It is typically used for publications like books, newspapers, magazines, journals, and official documents. It is less commonly used for casual or digital-only content (e.g., a blog post).
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