Chinese phrase
这本只能在馆内阅览吗？ zhè běn zhǐ néng zài guǎn nèi yuè lǎn ma
Meaning
Is this book for in-library use only?
When to use it
Asks whether a book may be read only inside the library. It is a polite way to check whether the book can be borrowed.
Example dialogue
我想借这本，这本只能在馆内阅览吗？ wǒ xiǎng jiè zhè běn zhè běn zhǐ néng zài guǎn nèi yuè lǎn ma
I would like to borrow this book. Is it for library use only?
应该不是，我在馆内目录上看到标注可外借，不过还是去前台确认一下比较好。 yīng gāi bú shì wǒ zài guǎn nèi mù lù shàng kàn dào biāo zhù kě wài jiè bú guò hái shì qù qián tái què rèn yí xià bǐ jiào hǎo
I don't think so. The library catalog marks it as available for borrowing, but it is best to check at the front desk.