noun HSK 4
Traditional 閱覽室
reading room
Meaning
阅览室 refers to a designated room or space, typically in a library, school, or institution, where people can read books, newspapers, magazines, or study materials. Unlike a regular library where you can borrow books, a reading room is specifically for on-site reading and studying.
Usage
This term is commonly used in academic and institutional contexts. It typically refers to quiet spaces with tables, chairs, and good lighting where patrons must keep materials on-site rather than checking them out. Often used when giving directions or describing library facilities.
Examples
- 01我们学校的阅览室每天早上八点开门。.Our school's reading room opens at 8 a.m. every day.
- 02请保持安静，这里是阅览室。, .Please keep quiet, this is a reading room.
Characters
Measure words
- 间一间阅览室
- 个一个阅览室
Common collocations
- 在阅览室学习to study in the reading room
- 图书馆阅览室library reading room
- 阅览室开放时间reading room opening hours
Origin
The word combines 阅览 (reading/viewing) with 室 (room). 阅览 itself is a formal compound meaning to read or peruse materials, commonly used in library and academic contexts.