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“be drawn to” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxīn yí

Example

我一直心仪他的作品。wǒ yì zhí xīn yí tā de zuò pǐn

I have always been drawn to his work.

Illustration for 心仪 (be drawn to)

How to say “be drawn to” in Chinese

“Be drawn to” in Chinese is 心仪 (xīn yí).

An inward pull toward someone or something admired, often lasting and quietly held.

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

Example sentences with 心仪

我对这位画家的作品很心仪。wǒ duì zhè wèi huà jiā de zuò pǐn hěn xīn yí

I am very drawn to this painter's work.

Tips for using 心仪

  • This verb has a polished, literary tone, so it fits thoughtful praise better than a quick casual remark.

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