吸收

xī shōu

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to absorb
2. to assimilate
3. to ingest
4. to recruit

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 释放 shì fàng 释放 shì fàng to release release (vs. absorb): to release

Related words

2 items

• 接纳 jiē nà 接纳 jiē nà to admit (to membership) admit/accept (members): to admit (to membership)
• 招募 zhāo mù 招募 zhāo mù to recruit recruit (personnel): to recruit

Synonyms

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• 吸取 xī qǔ 吸取 xī qǔ to absorb absorb (experience/lessons): to absorb

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 吸引 (attract). 吸收 is for taking in substances or abstract things, not drawing attention.

Example Sentences

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植物 吸收 二氧化碳，释放氧气。

Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

植物 吸收 水分。

Plants absorb water.

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Words Containing 吸收

• 吸收剂量 吸收剂量 xī shōu jì liàng: absorbed dose

Child Words of 吸收

• 吸 吸 xī: to breathe
• 收 收 shōu: to receive