诱

誘

yòu

秀 + 讠

Frequency#1707

Definitions

yòu (verb) to entice; to tempt; to lure

Etymology

To use elegant 秀 words 讠; 秀 also provides the pronunciation

About

The character 诱, with its traditional form 誘, structurally combines the semantic component 言 (speech) and the phonetic component 秀 (excellent), denoting an original connection to guiding or instructing through articulate language. Etymologically, it initially conveyed the sense of leading or directing, but its meaning narrowed over time to emphasize persuasion through words, eventually acquiring stronger connotations of enticing or luring, often with a deceptive or negative nuance. The simplified form alters the semantic radical to its abbreviated variant 讠 while preserving the phonetic element 秀.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

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Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

这蛋糕看起来很诱人。

Zhè dàngāo kàn qǐlái hěn yòurén.

This cake looks very enticing.

不要被广告诱惑。

Bùyào bèi guǎnggào yòuhuò.

Don't be tempted by advertisements.

他用甜言蜜语诱骗她。

Tā yòng tiányánmìyǔ yòupiàn tā.

He deceived her with sweet words.

警察设下陷阱诱捕罪犯。

Jǐngchá shè xià xiànjǐng yòubǔ zuìfàn.

The police set a trap to lure the criminal.

这部电影的剧情很有诱惑力。

Zhè bù diànyǐng de jùqíng hěn yǒu yòuhuò lì.

The plot of this movie is very tempting.

科学家用实验诱导细胞分化。

Kēxuéjiā yòng shíyàn yòudǎo xìbāo fēnhuà.

Scientists use experiments to induce cell differentiation.

商业促销手段往往诱使消费者过度消费。

Shāngyè cùxiāo shǒuduàn wǎngwǎng yòushǐ xiāofèi zhě guòdù xiāofèi.

Commercial promotion methods often entice consumers to overspend.

教育应该以启发和诱导为主，而不是强制灌输。

Jiàoyù yīnggāi yǐ qǐfā hé yòudǎo wéi zhǔ, ér bùshì qiángzhì guànshū.

Education should focus on inspiration and guidance, rather than forced indoctrination.

Related Characters

Component: 秀

Component: 讠

诱