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

HSK 3

这个城市吸引了很多游客。

Zhège chéngshì xīyǐn le hěnduō yóukè.

This city has attracted many tourists.

HSK 5

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.

HSK 6

她的笑容很吸引人。

Tā de xiàoróng hěn xīyǐn rén.

Her smile is very attractive.

Stroke Order

吸 xī

引 yǐn