Chinese word

迷人

Pronunciation

Pinyinmí rén

Meaning

  • adjectivecharming

Example

这本小说的主人公很迷人，我读得很投入。zhè běn xiǎo shuō de zhǔ rén gōng hěn mí rén wǒ dú de hěn tóu rù

The protagonist of this novel is charming, and I am completely absorbed in reading it.

Illustration for 迷人 (charming)

More examples

那家老茶馆的装饰很迷人，让我想多停留一会儿。nà jiā lǎo chá guǎn de zhuāng shì hěn mí rén ràng wǒ xiǎng duō tíng liú yí huìr

The decor of that old teahouse is very charming, making me want to stay a little longer.

Core concept

An appealing quality that naturally draws attention and goodwill, making a person or creation especially attractive.

Common phrases

  • 迷人的笑容mí rén de xiào róng

    charming smile

  • 迷人的风景mí rén de fēng jǐng

    charming scenery

  • 很迷人hěn mí rén

    very charming

Similar words

有魅力yǒu mèi lì: Having an appealing quality or atmosphere that draws people in.
吸引人xī yǐn rén: Strongly attracting attention or interest.
动人dòng rén: Moving people emotionally and leaving a deep impression.
美丽měi lì: Beautiful and well-proportioned in appearance.

Definition in Chinese

能使人产生好感或被吸引的特质或状态。néng shǐ rén chǎn shēng háo gǎn huò bèi xī yǐn de tè zhì huò zhuàng tài

Word origin

The compound 迷 (mí, "to captivate") + 人 (rén, "person") presents someone who captures other people's attention, giving 迷人 (mírén, "charming") its sense of personal appeal.

Usage tips

  • The Chinese adjective is ordinary everyday vocabulary, so it need not suggest magic or fairy tales when applied to a person, story, voice, or style.

Other meanings

  • enchantingadjective

Opposites

  • 乏味fá wèidulladjective

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