Definition
诱惑 (yòuhuò) can mean 'to tempt/lure' as a verb or 'temptation' as a noun. It is broader than 引诱 (yǐnyòu), which is a verb that specifically describes a deliberate, often malicious act of luring someone into wrongdoing. 诱惑 can be neutral or positive, while 引诱 is always negative.
verb
to temptto lureto entice
noun
temptationlure
Examples
- 诱惑。Piàoliang de wàibiǎo kěnéng yòu huò rén zuò chū cuòwù de xuǎnzé.A beautiful appearance may tempt people into making wrong choices.
- 诱惑，。Tā miànduì jīnqián de yòu huò, xuǎnzé le jùjué.Facing the temptation of money, he chose to refuse.
- 诱惑。Zhège chéngshì de fánhuá duì niánqīngrén chōngmǎn yòu huò.The city's prosperity is full of temptation for young people.
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