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相吸
xiāngxī
1. mutual attraction (e.g. electrostatic)
2. to attract one another

Character Breakdown

相
xiāng
mutual, reciprocal; equal; each other
HSK 3 9 丶
吸
xī
to inhale, to suck in; to absorb; to attract
HSK 4 6 丶

Compound Words (2)

同类相吸
tónglèixiāngxī
Like attracts like.
异性相吸
yìxìngxiāngxī
opposite polarities attract

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