吸引 (xīyǐn)

吸引 describes the power to draw someone's attention, interest, or presence toward something, whether physical or psychological.

Meanings

[verb] To attract, to draw, to fascinate, to captivate.

Example Sentences

这座城市丰富的夜生活和多元文化深深吸引了来自世界各地的年轻人。 Zhè zuò chéngshì fēngfù de yèshēnghuó hé duōyuán wénhuà shēnshēn xīyǐn le láizì shìjiè gèdì de niánqīngrén. The city's vibrant nightlife and diverse culture deeply attracted young people from all over the world.

她的演讲极具感染力，吸引了在场所有听众的注意力。 Tā de yǎnjiǎng jí jù gǎnrǎnlì, xīyǐn le zàichǎng suǒyǒu tīngzhòng de zhùyìlì. Her speech was highly compelling and captured the attention of every audience member present.

为了吸引更多优质人才，公司提供了极具竞争力的薪酬待遇和发展机会。 Wèile xīyǐn gèng duō yōuzhì réncái, gōngsī tígōng le jí jù jìngzhēnglì de xīnchóu dàiyù hé fāzhǎn jīhuì. To attract more high-quality talent, the company offered highly competitive compensation and development opportunities.

这本书的开篇极具吸引力，让读者忍不住一口气读完。 Zhè běn shū de kāipiān jí jù xīyǐnlì, ràng dúzhě rěn bù zhù yīkǒuqì dú wán. The opening of this book is highly captivating, making readers unable to stop until they have finished it in one go.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
吸引力	attractiveness, appeal
吸引注意	to attract attention
吸引人才	to attract talent
深深吸引	to deeply attract
极具吸引力	extremely appealing

Usage Notes

吸引 is one of the most natural and versatile verbs for describing appeal or magnetism. The noun 吸引力 (attractiveness/appeal) is extremely common. The pattern 对...有吸引力 (to be attractive to) is used when describing who is drawn to what. Compare with 引起兴趣 (to arouse interest), which is more specific to intellectual curiosity.

Memory Hook

吸 means "to inhale/suck in" and 引 means "to lead/guide" — something that pulls you in like a breath and guides you toward it is irresistibly attractive.