Chinese word

魅力

Pronunciation

Pinyinmèi lì

Meaning

  • nouncharm

Example

这个城市有很多魅力的地方。zhè ge chéng shì yǒu hěn duō mèi lì de dì fāng

This city has many charming places.

Illustration for 魅力 (charm)

More examples

这座古城的老街充满魅力，吸引了许多游客。zhè zuò gǔ chéng de lǎo jiē chōng mǎn mèi lì xī yǐn le xǔ duō yóu kè

The old street in this ancient city is filled with charm and has attracted many tourists.

Core concept

A quality or force that draws interest, affection, or longing toward a person, place, or thing.

Common phrases

  • 充满魅力chōng mǎn mèi lì

    be filled with charm

  • 具有魅力jù yǒu mèi lì

    possess charm

  • 展现魅力zhǎn xiàn mèi lì

    display charm

Similar words

气质qì zhì: A calm, refined air or bearing shown through a person's appearance and behavior.
吸引力xī yǐn lì: The power to draw someone's attention or interest.
风采fēng cǎi: An appealing presence shown through a person's appearance, movements, or manner.

Definition in Chinese

指使人感到喜欢、倾心或向往的品质、特点或力量。zhí shǐ rén gǎn dào xǐ huān qīng xīn huò xiàng wǎng de pǐn zhì tè diǎn huò lì liàng

Word origin

魅力 (mèilì, "charm") is a transparent compound of 魅 (mèi, "to enchant") + 力 (lì, "force"), framing charm as a power that captivates.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, 魅力 (mèilì, "charm") applies to a person's manner, a city's atmosphere, or a place's character, not only to physical appearance.

Related words

  • 魅惑mèi huòenchantmentnoun
  • 魅力四射mèi lì sì shèexude charmidiom

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