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引力
yǐnlì
Description
引力是让东西互相吸引的力量，比如地球的引力让我们不会飞走。
"引力" is the force that makes things attract each other, like Earth's 引力 keeps us from flying away.
这个词也可以用来说一个人或东西很有吸引人的力量。
This word can also be used to say a person or thing has a very attractive power.
Meanings
引力yǐnlì
gravity; gravitational force
地球的引力很大。
The Earth's gravity is strong.
引力yǐnlì
attraction; appeal
这个城市对年轻人很有引力。
This city is very attractive to young people.
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Notes
- Etymology
引 (pull/attract) + 力 (force) = the force that pulls things together.
- Nuance
literal physics sense is most common; figurative 'appeal' overlaps with 吸引力.
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