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誘捕

简诱捕 · 繁誘捕

Mandarin · pinyin yòu bǔ

to trap (an animal); to lure (a suspect) into a trap

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捕: bǔ · arrest, catch, seize
诱: yòu · persuade, entice, induce; guide

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4–3 · you4 bu3

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

jau5 bou6

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verb

to trap; to lure into a trap

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