吸取

xī qǔ

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to absorb
2. to draw (a lesson, insight etc)
3. to assimilate

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 排泄 pái xiè 排泄 pái xiè to drain (factory waste etc) 排泄废物 vs 吸取营养: to drain (factory waste etc)

Counterparts

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• 传授 chuán shòu 传授 chuán shòu to impart; to pass on; to teach 传授知识（给予）与吸取知识（接受）形成对照。: to impart; to pass on; to teach

Related words

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• 汲取 jí qǔ 汲取 jí qǔ to draw 汲取与吸取几乎同义，但汲取更书面化。: to draw

Synonyms

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• 吸收 xī shōu 吸收 xī shōu to absorb 吸收水分 vs 吸取教训，吸取用于抽象事物如教训、经验，吸收可用于具体和抽象。: to absorb

Usage notes

Collocations

吸取 commonly pairs with abstract nouns like 教训 (lesson), 经验 (experience), 智慧 (wisdom), and rarely with concrete objects.

Common mistakes

Do not use 吸取 with concrete liquids or gases; use 吸收 instead. 吸取 is for abstract things.

Example Sentences

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我们要从错误中 吸取 教训。

We must draw lessons from our mistakes.

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Words Containing 吸取

• 吸取教训 吸取教训 xī qǔ jiào xun: to draw a lesson (from a setback)

Child Words of 吸取

• 取 取 qǔ: to take
• 吸 吸 xī: to breathe