English–Chinese
“absorb” in Chinese
How to say “absorb” in Chinese
“Absorb” in Chinese is 吸取 (xī qǔ).
Something from outside is drawn inward and made part of the person or group.
Example sentences with 吸取
领导在总结会上吸取了各方面的意见以改进计划。líng dǎo zài zǒng jié huì shàng xī qǔ le gè fāng miàn de yì jiàn yǐ gǎi jìn jì huà
At the review meeting, the leader took suggestions from all sides to improve the plan.
Tips for using 吸取
- In everyday Chinese, this verb often presents experience or a lesson as something actively taken into one's own understanding, so it signals more than merely hearing about it.
Other Chinese words for “absorb”
植物通过根吸收水分和养分。zhí wù tōng guò gēn xī shōu shuǐ fèn hé yǎng fèn
Plants absorb water and nutrients through their roots.
海绵可以吸纳大量水分。hǎi mián ké yǐ xī nà dà liàng shuǐ fèn
A sponge can absorb a large amount of water.