勾
引

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The word 勾引 is formed by combining the character 勾, which means to hook or attract, with 引, which means to lead or pull; their meanings merge to create a compound verb indicating the action of attracting and leading someone, thus conveying the sense to seduce or entice.

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他用甜言蜜语勾引她。

Tā yòng tiányánmìyǔ gōuyǐn tā.

He used sweet talk to seduce her.

那些闪烁的广告牌试图勾引消费者。

Nàxiē shǎnshuò de guǎnggàopái shìtú gōuyǐn xiāofèizhě.

Those flashing billboards attempt to lure consumers.

这部电影的情节涉及用金钱勾引他人。

Zhè bù diànyǐng de qíngjié shèjí yòng jīnqián gōuyǐn tārén.

The plot of this movie involves seducing others with money.

她愤怒地指责对方用虚伪的承诺勾引了她的信任。

Tā fènnù de zhǐzé duìfāng yòng xūwěi de chéngnuò gōuyǐnle tā de xìnrèn.

She angrily accused the other party of using false promises to entice her trust.

在古老的传说中，海妖的歌声能勾引水手走向毁灭。

Zài gǔlǎo de chuánshuō zhōng, hǎiyāo de gēshēng néng gōuyǐn shuǐshǒu zǒuxiàng huǐmiè.

In ancient legends, the sirens' songs could lure sailors to their doom.

Word Definition - 勾引

gōu yǐn to seduce; to tempt

Individual Character Details

勾 gōu, gōu, gòu
引 yǐn