jau5 dou6誘導诱导
Jyutpingjau5 dou6
Yaleyáuh douh
Definition
To guide, lead, or induce.
neutralcommunicationpeople
How it's used
Often carries a slightly manipulative or strategic nuance compared to the more neutral 引導. It frequently appears in contexts involving psychological influence, interrogation, or leading someone toward a specific conclusion that they might not have reached on their own. While it can be used positively in educational settings, it is just as common to describe someone being led astray or coerced.
Examples
He is very good at inducing people to reveal their inner secrets.
Don't lead children into doing bad things.
Related words
Common phrases
to induce thinking
to induce someone to commit a crime
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to mean simple physical guidance or showing someone the way, as that is better expressed by 帶路 or 指引.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
