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“tempt” in Chinese

Chinese

Also诱惑 (yòu huò)

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǐn yòu

Example

别被他引诱了。bié bèi tā yǐn yòu le

Don't let him tempt you.

Illustration for 引诱 (tempt)

How to say “tempt” in Chinese

“Tempt” in Chinese is 引诱 (yǐn yòu).

A pull that awakens desire and moves someone toward an action.

Full entry for 引诱: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 引诱

商家用低价和赠品来引诱顾客下单。shāng jiā yòng dī jià hé zèng pǐn lái yǐn yòu gù kè xià dān

Businesses use low prices and free gifts to lure customers into placing orders.

Tips for using 引诱

  • Unlike a neutral invitation, this verb often suggests that attraction is being used to influence a person's choice, so it fits warnings better than polite social plans.

Other Chinese words for “tempt”

她用甜言蜜语来诱惑我。tā yòng tián yán mì yǔ lái yòu huò wǒ

She uses sweet talk to tempt me.

“tempt” in other languages