吸取 xīqǔ to absorb
to absorb; to draw (a lesson, insight etc); to assimilate
How to remember 吸取: 吸 inhale + 取 acquire = to absorb.
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How it is used
- To draw in / absorb - figuratively, lessons and experience - 吸取教训 (xīqǔ jiàoxùn) to learn from a mistake, the signature collocation.
- Also 吸取养分/经验 (take in nutrients/experience). More figurative than the general/physical 吸收.
Example sentences
- 我希望汤姆已经吸取教训了。 Wǒ xīwàng tāngmǔ yǐjīng xīqǔjiàoxùn le.I hope Tom has learned his lesson.