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The character "诱", whose traditional form is "誘", is structurally composed of the semantic component 言 (speech) paired with the phonetic component 秀 (excellence), which originally suggested the concept of guiding through eloquent words. Its early semantic field centered on leading or providing instruction, a sense of active guidance that has persisted in some compound words. Over centuries, the core meaning shifted towards the application of such verbal skill to influence or sway another's will, thereby acquiring its dominant modern senses of to induce, to lure, or to entice. This progression reflects a subtle but consistent move from neutral or positive direction towards a more persuasive and often cunning implication, where speech is used to draw someone toward a particular action or conclusion.
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这蛋糕看起来很诱人。
不要被广告诱惑。
他用甜言蜜语诱骗她。
警察设下陷阱诱捕罪犯。
这部电影的剧情很有诱惑力。
科学家用实验诱导细胞分化。
商业促销手段往往诱使消费者过度消费。
教育应该以启发和诱导为主，而不是强制灌输。