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The Chinese word xiyin - 吸引 - xīyǐn
(to attract in Chinese)
Phonetic script (Hanyu Pinyin)
xīyǐn
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English translations
to attract, attraction,
to fascinate, to engage, to pull somebody in, to invite
Chinese characters:
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The traditional Chinese characters of xīyǐn are identical with the modern (simplified) characters displayed above.
Chinese Pinyin example sentence with 吸引 ( xiyin / xīyǐn ) ⓘWriting in Pinyin
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If you cannot use Chinese characters, it is preferable to use the Pinyin with tones. Only use the Pinyin without tones if there's no other option (e.g. writing a text message from/to a mobile phone that doesn't support special characters such as ā, í, ǒ, ù).
Before using this Pinyin example sentence, consider that Chinese characters should always be your first choice in written communication.
If you cannot use Chinese characters, it is preferable to use the Pinyin with tones. Only use the Pinyin without tones if there's no other option (e.g. writing a text message from/to a mobile phone that doesn't support special characters such as ā, í, ǒ, ù).
Zhe ben shu hen xiyin ren.
Zhè běn shū hěn xīyǐn rén.– English translation: This book is very engaging.
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(Meaning of individual characters, character components etc.)
to absorb | to guide
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