哄 | Chinese meaning

哄【hǒng】

HSK 7-9

to deceive
to coax
to amuse (a child)

Generated definitions (experimental)

to deceive

This meaning is used when someone tricks or misleads another person, often to gain something or avoid consequences.

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He purposely deceived me, thinking I would believe his lies.

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She deceived me into thinking it was a good idea.

to coax

This meaning involves persuading someone gently or using flattery, often to get them to do something they are reluctant to do.

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She tried to coax the child into eating vegetables.

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He coaxed her with a gentle tone, and she eventually agreed.

to amuse (a child)

This usage refers to entertaining or distracting a child to keep them happy or occupied.

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Dad always comes up with various ways to amuse the child.

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This toy can effectively keep the child amused for a long time.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to amuse a childto coax gentlyto deceive othersto make her happyto burst into laughterto lull to sleepto cheer someone upto make someone happyto deceive a child