Chinese
yǐnyòu
Meaning: to lure; to entice; to seduce
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

很多年輕人容易受到金錢的引誘而誤入歧途。
很多年轻人容易受到金钱的引诱而误入歧途。
Many young people are easily enticed by money and go astray.
傳說中的妖會變成人形,引誘旅人進山。
In legends, a demon can take human form and lure travelers into the mountains.

Usage Notes

Often used in a negative sense, meaning to tempt someone into doing something wrong.

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