吸引
xīyǐnTraditional: 吸引
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Translation
to attract, to draw in, to appeal to
Word origin
A compound of 吸 (xī, to suck or draw in) and 引 (yǐn, to pull or lead), conveying the idea of drawing something towards oneself.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 吸 (xī, to draw in) + 引 (yǐn, to pull)
Stroke order
吸
引
Examples
广。
This advert is very eye-catching.
风景。
The beautiful scenery attracted tourists.
。
Her smile drew me in.
。
This book has attracted many readers.
磁铁铁。
A strong magnet can attract iron.
吸引 (xī yǐn) means to attract or draw something in, used of people, attention, customers, and physical forces. It is the standard word for things being appealing or magnetic.
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