Chinese phrase
借书期限是多少天？ jiè shū qī xiàn shì duō shǎo tiān
Meaning
How many days can books be borrowed for?
When to use it
This asks how long books may be borrowed before they are due. It is a polite way to ask about the borrowing period at a library or other lending service.
Example dialogue
你好，我想问一下，借书期限是多少天？ ní hǎo wǒ xiǎng wèn yí xià jiè shū qī xiàn shì duō shǎo tiān
Hello, may I ask how many days books can be borrowed for?
本科生每本书可借30天，超期会按天罚款。 běn kē shēng měi běn shū kě jiè 30 tiān chāo qī huì àn tiān fá kuǎn
Undergraduates may borrow each book for 30 days, and late fines are charged per day.