jau5 jan4誘人诱人
Jyutpingjau5 jan4
Yaleyáuh yàhn
Definition
Alluring, captivating, tempting, or enticing; able to attract people or arouse desire.
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How it's used
Often used to describe food, scents, or opportunities that trigger a strong desire or interest. It carries a slightly more sensory or visceral connotation than the more general 吸引, which can be used for abstract concepts like personality or logic. When describing people, it leans towards being physically attractive or seductive.
Examples
This cake looks very tempting.
Do you find this plan alluring?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe someone's personality or a neutral situation where 吸引 is more appropriate, as 誘人 implies a sense of temptation or desire that might be out of place in professional or platonic contexts.
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Grammar guides
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