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引诱 (yǐn yòu) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

引诱 (yǐn yòu) is a Chinese word: lure, entice, seduce. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 引诱

动 dòng verb

lure, entice, seduce

他用金钱引诱别人犯罪。

tā yòng jīn qián yǐn yòu bié rén fàn zuì

He used money to lure others into committing crimes.

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Word breakdown

引 yǐn — to lead, to guide (toward something)

Words with this character (14)
  • 1 吸引 xī yǐn — to attract HSK 4
    • 吸 to draw in, to absorb
    • 引 to lead, to guide toward
    Example

    这个城市吸引了很多游客。

    zhè ge chéng shì xī yǐn le hěn duō yóu kè

    This city attracts many tourists.

  • 2 引起 yǐn qǐ — to cause HSK 4
    • 引 to lead, to bring about
    • 起 to rise, to begin, to start
    Example

    这个事件引起了很大的争议。

    zhè ge shì jiàn yǐn qǐ le hěn dà de zhēng yì

    This incident caused great controversy.

  • 3 引进 yǐn jìn — to introduce, to import HSK 5
    • 引 to lead in, to guide inward
    • 进 to enter, inward movement
    Example

    公司决定引进先进技术。

    gōng sī jué dìng yǐn jìn xiān jìn jì shù

    The company decided to introduce advanced technology.

  • 4 引入 yǐn rù — introduce HSK 6
    • 引 to lead, to guide in
    • 入 to enter, to go into
    Example

    我们需要引入先进的技术。

    wǒ men xū yào yǐn rù xiān jìn de jì shù

    We need to introduce advanced technology.

  • 5 引发 yǐn fā — to trigger HSK 6
    • 引 to lead, to draw out
    • 发 to emit, to occur
    Example

    他的言论引发了激烈的争论。

    tā de yán lùn yǐn fā le jī liè de zhēng lùn

    His remarks triggered a heated debate.

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诱 yòu — to entice, to tempt

Words with this character (4)
  • 1 诱人 yòu rén — tempting HSK 7
    • 诱 to tempt, to lure, to entice
    • 人 people (indicating the object being tempted)
    Example

    这道菜看起来很诱人。

    zhè dào cài kàn qǐ lái hěn yòu rén

    This dish looks very tempting.

  • 2 诱发 yòu fā — to induce, to trigger HSK 7
    • 诱 to entice, to lead to (causative aspect)
    • 发 to trigger, to produce (emergence aspect)
    Example

    压力会诱发许多健康问题。

    yā lì huì yòu fā xǔ duō jiàn kāng wèn tí

    Stress can induce many health problems.

  • 3 诱惑 yòu huò — temptation HSK 7
    • 诱 to lure, to entice
    • 惑 to confuse, to mislead
    Example

    他抵抗不了金钱的诱惑。

    tā dǐ kàng bù liǎo jīn qián de yòu huò

    He cannot resist the temptation of money.

  • 4 诱饵 yòu ěr — bait HSK 7
    • 诱 to lure, to entice
    • 饵 bait, food
    Example

    警察设置了诱饵来抓住罪犯。

    jǐng chá shè zhì le yòu ěr lái zhuā zhù zuì fàn

    The police set up bait to catch the criminal.

Structure & writing
1 引 yǐn — to pull; to tug

引 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 弓 gōng — bow (weapon for shooting arrows or projectiles)
弓 is a component in 14 characters
HSK 3
张 zhāng to open or spread out something closed or contracted
HSK 4
引 yǐn to pull; to tug 弹 tán use the elasticity of one object to propel another 强 qiáng strong, powerful (opposite of 'weak')
HSK 5
弯 wān not straight; curved 弱 ruò weak in strength or power (opposite of 强)
HSK 6
弥 mí full; all over 粥 zhōu porridge; congee (semi-liquid food made by boiling grains)
HSK 7
夷 yí flat; peaceful 弘 hóng a surname 弛 chí (lit.) to relax; to loosen 弦 xián bowstring (elastic cord strung between the two ends of a bow, usually made of sinew) 疆 jiāng border, boundary
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躬 gōng personally; in person
1.2 丨 gǔn — vertical stroke component, meaning 'passing through up and down'
丨 is a component in 8 characters
HSK 1
中 zhōng center; middle point equidistant from all sides 候 hòu to wait; to await
HSK 3
旧 jiù old; outdated (opposite of '新')
HSK 4
引 yǐn to pull; to tug 断 duàn to break into two or more pieces (of something long)
HSK 6
串 chuàn to thread or string things together 兼 jiān doubled; combining two portions into one
HSK 7
陋 lòu ugly; unsightly

Stroke order

2 诱 yòu — to guide; to counsel

诱 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 讠 yán — speech/language radical
讠 is a component in 75 characters
HSK 1
认 rèn to recognize; to distinguish 识 shí to know; to recognize; to distinguish 话 huà speech; spoken words; language 语 yǔ speech; words 说 shuō to express in words; to speak
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请 qǐng to request; to ask 读 dú to read aloud following written text 课 kè schoolwork; planned segmented instruction 谁 shéi who (interrogative pronoun) 谢 xiè to thank (reduplicated for emphasis)
HSK 2
让 ràng yield; give way to others when both parties need something 记 jì to memorize; to remember 诉 sù to tell, to express fully and unreservedly 词 cí word (the smallest free-standing unit of language, e.g. nouns, verbs, adjectives) 试 shì to try; to attempt; to test informally
HSK 3
议 yì to discuss; to deliberate 讲 jiǎng to speak; to talk 该 gāi should; ought to 调 tiáo well-proportioned; harmonious
HSK 4
计 jì to calculate; to reckon 订 dìng to correct, to revise (errors in text) 讨 tǎo to launch a punitive expedition; to attack with troops 许 xǔ to permit; to allow 论 lùn to analyze and judge the reasoning of things
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证 zhèng to prove or verify with people, objects, or facts 评 píng critical comment or review article 诚 chéng sincere, genuine (of one's heart or intentions) 详 xiáng detailed and thorough (opposite of 略) 误 wù wrong; erroneous 谅 liàng to understand and forgive 谈 tán to speak or discuss 谊 yì friendship; friendly relations
HSK 5
罚 fá to punish someone for a mistake or crime 训 xùn to teach; to admonish 设 shè to arrange; to set up 访 fǎng to inquire; to investigate by questioning 诊 zhěn to examine a patient (to diagnose an illness)
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诗 shī poetry; poem (a literary form expressing emotion through rhythmic language) 询 xún to inquire, to seek opinions 谨 jǐn cautious; careful
HSK 6
讯 xùn to inquire 讶 yà (lit.) to be surprised; to wonder at 诞 dàn to be born; to give birth 诸 zhū all, many, various 诺 nuò an exclamation of agreement, similar to 'yes' or 'okay'
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谐 xié harmonious; well-coordinated 谓 wèi to say; to tell 谦 qiān humble, modest
HSK 7
狱 yù prison; jail 蔼 ǎi friendly, amiable 讥 jī to mock, to satirize 讳 huì to avoid mentioning; to taboo speaking of something 讹 é erroneous; untrue
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讼 sòng to litigate; to take a case to court 讽 fěng to satirize, mock, or admonish with cutting innuendo 诀 jué mnemonic rhyme or phrase summarizing key points of a subject 诈 zhà to deceive; to swindle 诠 quán to explain; to interpret 诡 guǐ deceitful, cunning 诧 chà to be astonished; to feel surprised 诫 jiè to warn; to admonish 诬 wū to falsely accuse; to slander with fabricated facts 诱 yòu to guide; to counsel 诵 sòng read aloud; recite with intonation 诽 fěi to slander; to speak ill of others without basis 谋 móu plan; stratagem; scheme 谍 dié (lit.) to secretly gather intelligence on military, political, or economic matters 谎 huǎng lie; falsehood 谜 mí riddle; enigmatic puzzle phrased in words for guessing 谣 yáo folk song; improvised rhyme sung without accompaniment 谤 bàng (lit.) to denounce and publicize others' faults 谬 miù erroneous; mistaken 谱 pǔ a chart, table, or book compiled by category or system 谴 qiǎn to reproach; to reprimand 辩 biàn to debate; to argue about right and wrong or truth and falsehood
2.2 秀 xiù — (of plants) to put forth flowers or ears, especially crops
秀 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 6
透 tòu (of liquid, light, etc.) to seep through; to penetrate
HSK 7
绣 xiù to embroider (patterns or characters onto fabric using colored thread) 诱 yòu to guide; to counsel 锈 xiù rust (oxidized layer on metal surfaces)

Stroke order