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    Using 吸引 (xīyǐn) to express "to attract"

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    Structure

    Subject + 吸引 + Object

    Explanation

    吸引 (xīyǐn) is a verb meaning "to attract" or "to draw in." It describes the power of something to pull attention, interest, or people toward it. For example, 它的吸引 means "its attraction" or "its pull."

    Examples

    • 这部电影的故事情节很吸引人。

      Zhè bù diànyǐng de gùshi qíngjié hěn xīyǐn rén.

      The plot of this movie is very captivating.

    • 博物馆的展览吸引了大量游客。

      Bówùguǎn de zhǎnlǎn xīyǐn le dàliàng yóukè.

      The museum exhibition attracted a large number of tourists.

    • 她的演讲深深地吸引了在场的每一个人。

      Tā de yǎnjiǎng shēnshēn de xīyǐn le zàichǎng de měi yī gè rén.

      Her speech deeply captivated everyone present.

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