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“be attracted to” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxīn dòng

Example

我看到他就心动了。wǒ kàn dào tā jiù xīn dòng le

I was attracted to him as soon as I saw him.

Illustration for 心动 (be attracted to)

How to say “be attracted to” in Chinese

“Be attracted to” in Chinese is 心动 (xīn dòng).

A brief, noticeable surge of feeling that turns interest into a pull toward its focus.

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

Example sentences with 心动

看到他发来的消息我会有点心动。kàn dào tā fā lái de xiāo xī wǒ huì yóu diǎn xīn dòng

I feel a little attracted when I see a message from him.

Tips for using 心动

  • The word describes the moment attraction starts, so it fits a first reaction more naturally than a settled choice or long-term feeling.

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