COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 诱 is built
Traditional etymology note: To use elegant 秀 words 讠; 秀 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 诱 (yòu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(literary) to induce; to entice
yòuTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yòu
诱
(literary) to induce; to entice
Common words
yǐn yòu
引诱
to coerce (sb into doing sth bad); to lure (into a trap); to seduce
yòu ěr
诱饵
bait
yòu fā
诱发
to induce; to cause; to elicit; to trigger
yòu huò
诱惑
to entice; to lure; to induce; to attract
yòu rén
诱人
attractive; alluring; captivating
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
诱
诱
诱
诱
诱
诱
诱
诱
LEARNING TIP
Remember 诱
Say “yòu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
yǐn yòu
to coerce (sb into doing sth bad); to lure (into a trap); to seduce
yòu ěr
bait
yòu fā
to induce; to cause; to elicit; to trigger
yòu huò
to entice; to lure; to induce; to attract
yòu rén
attractive; alluring; captivating
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“诱”。
Zhège zì shì “yòu”.
This character is “诱”.
我正在学习“诱”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yòu” zì.
I am learning the character “诱”.
请写一遍“诱”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yòu”.
Please write “诱” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 诱?
诱 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 诱 (yòu) mean?
诱 (yòu) means (literary) to induce; to entice.
What is the radical of 诱?
The radical of 诱 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.