阅览 (yuèlǎn) means 'to read' or 'to browse,' typically in a context where one is engaging with written materials such as books, magazines, or documents. It implies a more careful or attentive reading process than just skimming, often associated with study or research.
HSK 7, 16 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
阅览yuèlǎn(yue4lan3)
阅览 (yuèlǎn) means 'to read' or 'to browse,' typically in a context where one is engaging with written materials such as books, magazines, or documents. It implies a more careful or attentive reading process than just skimming, often associated with study or research.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, reading is highly valued, often associated with self-cultivation and scholarly achievement. Libraries and reading rooms are common in educational institutions, reflecting the importance placed on knowledge acquisition.
Memory Tip
Imagine a librarian (the radical 阅) who loves to read and carefully turns the pages (览) of a large book. Picture this librarian in a cozy library, surrounded by stacks of books, emphasizing the attentive nature of 阅览.
About 阅览
阅览Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
阅读 (yùdú) — use 阅览 when emphasizing a more formal or purposeful reading context, while 阅读 is more general for reading in any context.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a librarian (the radical 阅) who loves to read and carefully turns the pages (览) of a large book. Picture this librarian in a cozy library, surrounded by stacks of books, emphasizing the attentive nature of 阅览.
Usage Notes
This term is often used in formal contexts, such as academic or professional settings. Avoid confusing it with the more casual 阅读 (yuèdú), which simply means 'to read.' Be mindful of the tone; ensure you pronounce it with the correct fourth tone for 阅 and the third tone for 览.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 7 word, focus on using 阅览 in contexts related to education or research. Connect it with other HSK 7 vocabulary related to literature or study, such as 学习 (xuéxí - to study) or 研究 (yánjiū - to research).
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, reading is highly valued, often associated with self-cultivation and scholarly achievement. Libraries and reading rooms are common in educational institutions, reflecting the importance placed on knowledge acquisition.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 阅览 with 阅读, using them interchangeably in casual contexts, which can sound overly formal. For example, saying '我今天去阅览一本小说' (I went to read a novel) should be corrected to '我今天去阅读一本小说.'
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Cultural Notes for 阅览
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In Chinese culture, reading is highly valued, often associated with self-cultivation and scholarly achievement. Libraries and reading rooms are common in educational institutions, reflecting the importance placed on knowledge acquisition.
Frequently Asked Questions about 阅览
No, 阅览 is more formal and typically used in academic or professional contexts.
Yes, but it is particularly suited for formal texts like reports, literature, and academic papers.
阅览 implies a more attentive and careful reading process, while 阅读 is a more general term for reading.
