诱使

誘使

yòushǐ

verb #27,304

Meanings

HSK 6

骗子用金钱诱使她透露密码。

Piànzi yòng jīnqián yòushǐ tā tòulù mìmǎ.

The scammer used money to lure her into revealing the password.

HSK 7-9

他们试图诱使年轻人参与非法活动。

Tāmen shìtú yòushǐ niánqīngrén cānyù fēifǎ huódòng.

They attempted to entice young people into illegal activities.

usage

诱使 always carries a negative connotation - it implies manipulation or deception. Compare with 鼓励 (to encourage), which is neutral or positive.

诱 yòu

使 shǐ