Definition
引诱 (yǐnyòu) means 'to lure, seduce, or entice' — always into something bad or harmful, like a trap or scam. It is stronger and more negative than 诱惑 (yòuhuò), which can also mean a neutral 'temptation' or 'allure' (e.g., of food, beauty). 逗 (dòu) is playful teasing, not malicious.
verb
to lureto seduceto entice (into doing something bad)
Examples
- 引诱，。Tā bèi jīnqián suǒ yǐn yòu, jiéguǒ shīqù le zìyóu.He was lured by money and ended up losing his freedom.
- 引诱。Nàge piànzi yǐn yòu tā xiāngxìn le yí ge huǎngyán.That swindler lured her into believing a lie.
- 引诱，。Bú yào bèi wàibiǎo yǐn yòu, yào kàn qīng duìfāng de běnzhì.Don't be seduced by appearances; see the other person's true nature.
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