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阅览室yuèlǎnshìreading roomHSK 5, unknown, 28 strokes, rank #42139, Hard
yuèlǎnshì(yue4lan3shi4)yue lan shi T4
  1. 1reading room
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March 24, 2026

阅览室(閱覽室)yuèlǎnshì(yue4lan3shi4)

阅览室 (yuè lǎn shì) refers to a reading room or study area where individuals can read books, magazines, or other materials. It is commonly found in libraries, educational institutions, or public spaces, emphasizing a quiet and focused environment for reading and research.

Strokes28Frequency#42139DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, reading rooms are essential in educational settings, reflecting the value placed on literacy and learning. They often serve as communal spaces where students can engage in quiet study or collaborative learning.

Memory Tip

Imagine a room where you 'yue' (read) and 'lan' (look) at books on shelves. Picture yourself entering a cozy 'shì' (room) filled with books and natural light, creating an inviting atmosphere for learning.

Meanings of 阅览室

yuèlǎnshì(yue4lan3shi4)
1reading room
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阅览室Simplified
閱覽室Traditional
28Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
间Measure Word
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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Usage Notes

While the term is generally neutral, it is more commonly used in formal contexts such as library signage or educational discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar terms like '书房' (shūfáng), which refers to a study room in a private home.

HSK Study Tips

This word is not specifically classified under HSK levels, but it combines elements that are relevant for HSK 4 students, such as '阅' (to read) and '室' (room). Students should focus on recognizing components and practicing related vocabulary like '图书馆' (túshūguǎn - library).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 阅览室 with 图书馆 (túshūguǎn) and use them interchangeably; however, 图书馆 refers to the library itself, while 阅览室 is specifically a reading room within it. For example, saying '我去阅览室借书' (I go to the reading room to borrow books) is incorrect; it should be '我去图书馆借书' (I go to the library to borrow books).

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Component Characters

阅yuèto inspect
10 strokes门
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览lǎnto look at
HSK 49 strokes见
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室shìroom
HSK 39 strokes宀
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How to say reading room in Chinese

“reading room” in Chinese is阅览室yuèlǎnshì

阅览室 (yuè lǎn shì) refers to a reading room or study area where individuals can read books, magazines, or other materials. It is commonly found in libraries, educational institutions, or public spaces, emphasizing a quiet and focused environment for reading and research.

When to use 阅览室

While the term is generally neutral, it is more commonly used in formal contexts such as library signage or educational discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar terms like '书房' (shūfáng), which refers to a study room in a private home.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 阅览室 with 图书馆 (túshūguǎn) and use them interchangeably; however, 图书馆 refers to the library itself, while 阅览室 is specifically a reading room within it. For example, saying '我去阅览室借书' (I go to the reading room to borrow books) is incorrect; it should be '我去图书馆借书' (I go to the library to borrow books).

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It is pronounced as 'yuè lǎn shì'.

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