Definition
魅力 (mèi lì) is the general noun for charm, charisma, or glamour that attracts people to a person, place, or thing. It differs from 亲和力 (approachable warmth), which emphasizes personal friendliness and ease of interaction — 魅力 can be more glamorous or mysterious. Unlike 魔力 (supernatural magic), 魅力 refers to natural attraction.
noun
charmcharismaglamour
Easily confused
- 魄力pò lìlook-alikedecisiveness, boldness (the ability to act decisively and take initiative)
- 美丽měi lìsound-alikebeautiful
Examples
- 魅力。Tā yǒu yì zhǒng tèbié de mèi lì.She has a special kind of charm.
- 魅力。Zhège diànyǐng de mèi lì shì tā de gùshì.The charm of this movie is its story.
- 魅力。Dàzìrán de mèi lì ràng rén gǎndào píngjìng.The charm of nature makes people feel calm.
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