Korean word

유도

Pronunciation

Romanizationyudo

Meaning

  • verblead

Example

그 광고는 소비자들을 구매로 유도했다.keu kwang go neun so bi ja deu reul ku mae ro yu do haet tta

The ad led consumers to make a purchase.

Illustration for 유도 (lead)

More examples

그 질문은 상대를 특정 답변으로 유도했다.keu chil mu neun sang dae reul teuk jjeong tap ppyeo neu ro yu do haet tta

The question led the other person toward a particular answer.

Core concept

A person or situation gently steers someone toward a chosen action or judgment.

Common phrases

  • 구매로 유도하다ku mae ro yu do ha da

    lead to a purchase

  • 주의를 유도하다chu ui reul yu do ha da

    direct attention

  • 감정을 유도하다kam jeong eul yu do ha da

    evoke emotion

Similar words

설득하다seoldeukada: Win someone's agreement by helping that person accept a view or decision.
권하다kwonhada: Encourage someone to choose or do something by presenting it as worthwhile.
유혹하다yuhokada: Tempt someone into action by making something seem attractive or desirable.
유인하다yuinhada: Attract someone to a chosen place or action through a lure or a welcoming offer.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 상황을 어떤 방향이나 행동으로 이끌어 그쪽으로 움직이게 하는 일sa ra mi na sang hwang eul eo tteon pang hyang i na haeng dong eu ro i kkeu reo keu jjo geu ro um ji gi ge ha neun il

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word 유도 (yudo, "guiding or steering") combines the ideas of drawing someone toward something and showing a path, which explains its directional sense.

Usage tips

  • In advertising, this word often highlights how wording or design nudges people toward a planned choice, so it can reveal the speaker's intention.

Other meanings

  • judonoun
  • guidancenoun

Opposites

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