cuốn hút
Definition
Verb:
- To captivate; to fascinate: To attract and hold the interest and attention of someone completely, often through charm, appeal, or compelling qualities.
- To draw in; to attract powerfully: To have a strong, often irresistible, attractive force or influence, similar to a magnetic pull.
Adjective (derived usage):
- Captivating; fascinating; absorbing: Describing something that possesses the quality of holding one's interest intensely.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Câu chuyện của cô ấy cuốn hút mọi người. (Her story captivated everyone.)
- Vẻ đẹp của cô ấy có sức cuốn hút lạ thường. (Her beauty has a strangely powerful attraction.)
- Adjective:
- Đó là một bộ phim rất cuốn hút. (That is a very captivating film.)
Advanced Usage
- "sức cuốn hút": (n) attractive force; power of attraction; charisma.
- Anh ấy có một sức cuốn hút khó cưỡng lại. (He has an irresistible charisma.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lôi cuốn (v/adj): to attract; to draw in; appealing. Often used interchangeably with "cuốn hút," though sometimes perceived as slightly more active.
- Âm nhạc lôi cuốn người nghe. (The music draws in the listeners.)
- Hấp dẫn (v/adj): to attract; to be attractive; appealing. A common synonym, often used for general attraction, including for food or offers.
- Món ăn trông rất hấp dẫn. (The dish looks very appealing.)
Synonyms
- Captivate: To attract and hold the fascination of someone.
- Fascinate: To attract and hold interest intensely.
- Enthrall: To capture one's complete attention as if by spell.
- Attract: To draw interest or attention.
Related Idioms
- Cuốn hút như nam châm: To be as attractive as a magnet.
- Khu phố ấy cuốn hút như nam châm đối với khách du lịch.* (That neighborhood attracts tourists like a magnet.)