Chinese word

心动

Pronunciation

Pinyinxīn dòng

Meaning

  • verbbe attracted to

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 看到他就心动kàn dào tā jiù xīn dòng

    be attracted to him at first sight

  • 为你心动wèi nǐ xīn dòng

    be attracted to you

  • 有点心动yóu diǎn xīn dòng

    feel a little attracted

Similar words

动心dòng xīn: Feel attracted to someone or something strongly enough to want it or take action.
喜欢xǐ huān: Have a liking for someone or something and feel warm, friendly affection.
爱上ài shàng: Start developing romantic love for someone.
感动gǎn dòng: Be deeply touched by something said or done, with feelings rising strongly.

Definition in Chinese

内心产生短暂而明显的情绪波动，常表现为喜欢、兴奋或想靠近的冲动。nèi xīn chǎn shēng duǎn zàn ér míng xiǎn de qíng xù bō dòng cháng biǎo xiàn wèi xǐ huān xīng fèn huò xiǎng kào jìn de chōng dòng

Word origin

The compound joins 心 (xīn, "heart") with 动 (dòng, "move"), so an emotional response is pictured as the heart shifting from stillness into motion.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • feel one's heart raceverb

Opposites

  • 不感兴趣bù gǎn xìng qùnot be interestedverb

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