verb HSK 4
to attract · to draw · to fascinate
Meaning
吸引 means to pull something or someone toward oneself, either physically or metaphorically. It's commonly used to describe how things capture attention, interest, or draw people in, such as attractions drawing tourists or interesting content capturing viewers' attention.
Usage
Native speakers use 吸引 in both formal and informal contexts. It frequently appears with objects like 注意力 (attention), 游客 (tourists), 观众 (audience), or 投资 (investment). The passive construction 被...吸引 (to be attracted by) is very common.
Examples
- 01这个城市的美丽风景吸引了很多游客。.The beautiful scenery of this city has attracted many tourists.
- 02我被她的笑容深深吸引了。.I was deeply attracted by her smile.
Characters
Common collocations
- 吸引注意力to attract attention
- 吸引游客to attract tourists
- 吸引投资to attract investment
- 被...吸引...to be attracted by...
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 吸 (to absorb/inhale) and 引 (to pull/lead), creating the metaphorical meaning of pulling something toward oneself, like a magnet attracting metal.