吸
引

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The word "吸引" is formed by combining the character "吸", which means to inhale or suck, with the character "引", which means to pull or draw; together they literally convey the action of sucking and pulling, resulting in the meaning to attract or draw in.

Example Sentences Hide

这本书很吸引人。

Zhè běn shū hěn xīyǐn rén.

This book is very attractive.

她的笑容吸引了很多人。

Tā de xiàoróng xīyǐn le hěn duō rén.

Her smile attracted many people.

这座城市以其历史吸引游客。

Zhè zuò chéngshì yǐ qí lìshǐ xīyǐn yóukè.

This city attracts tourists with its history.

他试图用幽默的故事吸引观众的注意力。

Tā shìtú yòng yōumò de gùshì xīyǐn guānzhòng de zhùyìlì.

He tried to attract the audience's attention with humorous stories.

新技术的发展吸引了全球投资者的目光。

Xīn jìshù de fāzhǎn xīyǐn le quánqiú tóuzī zhě de mùguāng.

The development of new technology has attracted the attention of global investors.

Word Definition - 吸引

xī yǐn to attract; to appeal to; to fascinate

Individual Character Details

吸 xī
引 yǐn