诱 (yòu) - to entice & to lure
诱 · yòu
to entice;
to lure;
to seduce;
to induce;
to guide;
to lead
to enticeto lureto seduce
Usage highlights
to lureto induceto seduceto temptbaitto elicit a confession
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The advertisement lures customers with special offers (诱人的优惠).
- He was induced to confess under pressure (诱供).
- The guide led the tourists through the scenic spots (诱导游客).
- Parents should guide their children to develop good habits (诱导孩子养成好习惯).
Collocations
- to lure(诱惑)
- to induce(诱导)
- to seduce(诱骗)
- to tempt(诱使)
- bait(诱饵)
- to elicit a confession(诱供)
Idioms
- To lure the enemy in deep(诱敌深入)
- To lure with benefits(利诱)
- To threaten and lure(威逼利诱)
Cultural background
FAQ- The character combines 'speech' (讠) and 'excellent' (秀), suggesting using persuasive words to guide or mislead.
- In traditional Chinese morality, 'inducement' is often viewed negatively as manipulation or deception.
- In modern contexts, it can have neutral meanings like 'guidance' in education or psychology.