HSK · Level 58
105 words
Chinese word
诱饵
Pronunciation
Pinyinyòu ěr
Meaning
- nounbait
Example
他在钓鱼时用小鱼做诱饵。tā zài diào yú shí yòng xiǎo yú zuò yòu ěr
He used a small fish as bait while fishing.
More examples
科学家在田间放置含糖的诱饵以监测害虫。kē xué jiā zài tián jiān fàng zhì hán táng de yòu ěr yǐ jiān cè hài chóng
Scientists place sugar-containing bait in the field to monitor pests.
Core concept
Something attractive that pulls a target toward a person, place, or trap.
Common phrases
投放诱饵tóu fàng yòu ěr
put out bait
以...为诱饵yǐ wèi yòu ěr
use ___ as bait
Similar words
饵ěr: Food or a small item used to attract fish or animals.
诱惑yòu huò: An attractive temptation that creates strong desire or curiosity and leads someone to act.
圈套quān tào: A carefully planned trap that deceives someone and causes them to fall into a bad situation.
骗局piàn jú: A dishonest scheme designed to trick people into giving up money, property, or other benefits.
Definition in Chinese
用于引诱他人或动物靠近或上钩的食物、物件或为此设置的手段。yòng yú yǐn yòu tā rén huò dòng wù kào jìn huò shàng gōu de shí wù wù jiàn huò wèi cǐ shè zhì de shǒu duàn
Word origin
诱饵 (yòuěr, "bait") joins the idea of enticing with the traditional image of food offered to an animal, so the same word covers physical lures and calculated ways of drawing people in.
Usage tips
- English speakers often connect bait first with fishing, but this Chinese noun also fits a tempting offer or message designed to bring someone into a situation.