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吸收 (xī shōu): to absorb

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to absorb
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 5

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to absorb
  • to assimilate
  • to ingest
  • to recruit

Chinese explanation

  • 把外部的东西吸取到内部,比如海绵吸水、植物从土壤中吸收养分
  • 也指人接受并理解知识、经验或意见,如吸收新知识
  • 还指某团体、组织接纳新成员,如吸收新会员
  • 此外可指物体摄取并保留某种成分,如黑色衣服吸收热量。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

to breathe

HSK 3

to receive

Example sentences

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Plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil through their roots.

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This sponge can quickly absorb the water spilled on the table.

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When they first arrive in a new country, children need time to absorb the local culture and language.

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This company is actively recruiting (absorbing) outstanding talents to promote the development of new projects.

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In class, students should listen carefully and absorb the key points the teacher explains.

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