吸引

xīyǐn

verb HSK 4 #1,671

Meanings

1 to attract; to draw
2 to fascinate; to appeal to

Characters

to suck; to draw in

to pull; to attract

Two 'pulling' actions combined — drawing something toward you.

Examples

这个城市吸引了很多游客。

Zhège chéngshì xīyǐn le hěnduō yóukè.

This city has attracted many tourists.

她的笑容很吸引人。

Tā de xiàoróng hěn xīyǐn rén.

Her smile is very attractive.

什么吸引你来中国？

Shénme xīyǐn nǐ lái Zhōngguó?

What attracted you to China?

这部电影吸引了全世界的目光。

Zhè bù diànyǐng xīyǐn le quánshìjiè de mùguāng.

This movie attracted worldwide attention.

Stroke Order

吸 xī

引 yǐn