jan5 jap6引入

Jyutpingjan5 jap6

Yaleyáhn yahp

動詞Common

Definition

To lure or entice into a place; also to introduce or import a new concept, system, or technology.

to lure or entice a target into a place, trap, or situation
to introduce, import, or draw in new elements, concepts, or technology

colloquialpeopledaily actions

How it's used

While the written form often refers to introducing new concepts or technology, the spoken usage leans heavily towards luring someone into a trap or a disadvantageous situation. It carries a sense of deception or manipulation, suggesting that the person being lured is unaware of the negative outcome awaiting them. It is frequently paired with words related to traps or schemes.

Examples

keoi5佢soeng2想jan5引jap6入ngo5我jap6入guk6局aa4呀。

He is trying to lure me into his trap.

nei5你cin1千kei4祈m4唔hou2好bei2畀jan4人jan5引jap6入heoi3去go2嗰dou6度。

You must not let anyone lure you into going there.

Common phrases

jan5引jap6入hyun1圈tou3套

to lure into a trap

jan5引jap6入guk6局

to lure into a scheme

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with the formal sense of introducing new ideas, such as introducing a new policy. In spoken Cantonese, using it to mean 'introduce a new idea' sounds unnatural and overly academic; use 引入 for luring and 引入 or 帶入 for physical entry, but rely on context to avoid sounding like a textbook.