引诱

引誘

yǐnyòu

verb HSK 7 #5,710

Meanings

Literally 'lead and tempt' — to lure someone

Bùyào bèi guǎnggào yǐnyòu qù mǎi bù xūyào de dōngxi.

Don't be lured by advertisements into buying things you don't need.

Fànzuì fènzǐ yòng gāo'é huíbào yǐnyòu shòuhàizhě.

The criminals lured victims with promises of high returns.

usage

引诱 has a negative connotation — it implies leading someone astray. Compare with 吸引 (to attract), which is neutral or positive.

引 yǐn

诱 yòu