Definition
挑逗 means to provoke or entice someone, often with flirty or sexual overtones. It can describe actions, speech, or looks intended to arouse romantic or sexual interest. In broader contexts, it can also mean 'to tantalize' or 'to stimulate curiosity'.
v
to enticeteaseor provoke (often with sexual or playful intent)
Examples
- 挑逗，。Tā yòng yǎnshén tiǎo dòu tā, ràng tā xīntiào jiāsù.He teased her with his eyes, making her heart race.
- 挑逗。Zhè bù diànyǐng de qíngjié yǒu tiǎo dòu guānzhòng de yìwèi.The plot of this movie has a quality that tantalizes the audience.
- 挑逗，。Tā gùyì tiǎo dòu tā, dòu tā kāixīn.She deliberately teased him to make him happy.
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