jau5 bou6誘捕诱捕
Jyutpingjau5 bou6
Yaleyáuh bouh
Definition
To lure into a trap and capture; to entrap.
neutraldaily actionsother
How it's used
Primarily used in formal or legal contexts, such as police operations or wildlife management. It carries a strong sense of premeditation and deception, distinguishing it from simply catching someone by surprise. When used in casual conversation, it often sounds dramatic or slightly sarcastic.
Examples
The police used many methods to lure and capture that thief.
Are you trying to lure him out into a trap?
Related words
Common phrases
entrapment operation
entrapment (law enforcement)
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simple verbs like 捉 or 捕捉, as 誘捕 specifically implies the use of a lure or trap rather than a direct pursuit.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
