引诱

yǐnyòu

to coerce (sb into doing sth bad)

HSK 7

한자 분해

Usage and Nuances

The verb 引诱 (yǐnyòu) primarily means 'to entice' or 'to lure' someone into doing something, often with a negative or manipulative connotation. It is commonly used when someone tries to persuade or tempt others, sometimes deceptively.

Common Contexts

  • It is frequently used in contexts involving temptation or persuasion, such as advertising, scams, or attempts to influence behavior.
  • The subject is often a person or entity trying to attract or manipulate another person.

Collocations and Patterns

Register and Tone

This word tends to carry a negative or cautionary tone, implying manipulation or deceit. It is not typically used in neutral or positive contexts.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 引诱 with 诱惑 (yòuhuò), which also means 'to tempt' but can be used more broadly and sometimes neutrally. 引诱 often implies a stronger sense of deliberate manipulation.

예문

他试图引诱孩子们吃糖果。

Tā shìtú yǐnyòu háizimen chī tángguǒ.

He tried to entice the children to eat candy.

广告用各种手段引诱消费者购买产品。

Guǎnggào yòng gè zhǒng shǒuduàn yǐnyòu xiāofèi zhě gòumǎi chǎnpǐn.

Advertisements use various methods to lure consumers into buying products.

警方警告不要被网络诈骗引诱。

Jǐngfāng jǐnggào bùyào bèi wǎngluò zhàpiàn yǐnyòu.

The police warn not to be tempted by online scams.