传单 chuándān leaflet
leaflet; flier; pamphlet
How to remember 传单: 传 to pass on + 单 single = leaflet.
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How it is used
- A flyer / leaflet handed out - 他在街头发传单 (tā zài jiētóu fā chuándān) he handed out flyers on the street.
- Pairs with 发 (distribute), 散 (sàn, scatter). Can be advertising or propaganda leaflets.
- Concrete printed sheet; contrast 广告 (guǎnggào, advertisement in general).