rù​gòu

to fall into a trap

入彀 rù​gòu
to fall into a trap
(literary) to fall into a trap; to be lured into a snare or scheme
to be enlisted
(literary) to be recruited or won over by a ruler; to be brought under someone's control or service; originally referring to talented people being brought into the emperor's reach
to pass an examination
(literary) to pass the civil service examinations during the imperial era
to conform to standards
(literary) to conform to a standard, a pattern, or the normal order
to be charmed
(literary) to be fascinated or absorbed; to find something very agreeable or pleasant, such as a deep conversation or music
within range
(literary) to come within range of a bow or arrow