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hấp dẫn

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Hanoi [həp̚˧˦ zən˦ˀ˥]Huế [həp̚˦˧˥ jəŋ˧˨]Saigon [həp̚˦˥ jəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Syllables · tones
hấprisingsắcdẫncreaky risingngã

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hấp dẫn means to attract.

Chinese characters: 吸引

Meanings of hấp dẫn in English

Verb

  1. to attract

Adjective

  1. attractive, captivating, seductive

Noun

  1. gravitation

Example sentences with hấp dẫn

  • Bể bơi đó nhìn rất hấp dẫn. That pool really looks inviting.
  • Tôi thấy điều đó thật hấp dẫn. I found that fascinating.
  • Laura là một phụ nữ không hấp dẫn. Laura is an unattractive woman.
  • Cái đó nhìn hấp dẫn. That is intriguing.
  • Điều đó thật hấp dẫn. That is intriguing.
  • Nhạc jazz có hấp dẫn anh chút nào không? Does jazz hold any appeal for you?
  • Mốt mới chẳng bao lâu đã mất sức hấp dẫn. The new fashion soon lost its appeal.
  • Lực hấp dẫn giữ các hành tinh quanh mặt trời. Gravity binds the planets to the Sun.

Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 吸引 (“to attract”).

Frequently asked questions

What does hấp dẫn mean in English?

hấp dẫn (verb) means "to attract".

How do you pronounce hấp dẫn?

IPA: Hanoi [həp̚˧˦ zən˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [həp̚˦˥ jəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: hấp — rising tone (sắc), dẫn — creaky rising tone (ngã).

Is hấp dẫn a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. hấp dẫn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 吸引.

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited; example sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR). IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Levels are approximate, estimated from word frequency. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.