rù​gòu

to fall into a trap

Senses

入彀 rù​gòu to fall into a trap

(literary) to fall into a trap; to be lured into a snare or scheme

入彀 rù​gòu 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

入彀 rù​gòu to pass an examination

(literary) to pass the civil service examinations during the imperial era

入彀 rù​gòu to conform to standards

(literary) to conform to a standard, a pattern, or the normal order

入彀 rù​gòu to be charmed

(literary) to be fascinated or absorbed; to find something very agreeable or pleasant, such as a deep conversation or music

入彀 rù​gòu within range

(literary) to come within range of a bow or arrow

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