吸取

xī qǔ

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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

Word relationships

Antonyms

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排泄

pái xiè

to drain (factory waste etc)

排泄废物 vs 吸取营养

Counterparts

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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。

Related words

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汲取

jí qǔ

to draw

汲取与吸取几乎同义，但汲取更书面化。

Synonyms

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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。

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

xī qǔ jiào xun

to draw a lesson (from a setback)

Child Words of 吸取

to take

to breathe