English–Chinese
“coax” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhǒng
Example
妈妈在哄孩子睡觉。mā mā zài hǒng hái zi shuì jiào
Mom is coaxing the child to sleep.
How to say “coax” in Chinese
“Coax” in Chinese is 哄 (hǒng).
Expressive words or actions work on another person until that person feels better, laughs, or goes along with something.
Example sentences with 哄
老师用玩具来哄孩子吃饭。lǎo shī yòng wán jù lái hǒng hái zi chī fàn
The teacher used a toy to coax the child to eat.
Tips for using 哄
- The verb often appears in family talk about settling a child, but with an adult it can suggest flattery or deception, making the relationship and purpose important parts of its meaning.