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“attract” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxī yǐn

Example

这个广告很吸引人。zhè ge guǎng gào hěn xī yǐn rén

This advertisement really attracts people.

Illustration for 吸引 (attract)

How to say “attract” in Chinese

“Attract” in Chinese is 吸引 (xī yǐn).

Creates a pull that brings people, attention, or interest toward a person, thing, or activity.

Full entry for 吸引: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 吸引

新政策吸引了很多外资。xīn zhèng cè xī yǐn le hěn duō wài zī

The new policy attracted a lot of foreign investment.

Tips for using 吸引

  • The pattern 吸引人 (xīyǐn rén, "appeal to people") is useful for describing an advertisement, design, place, or event in natural everyday Chinese.

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