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hấp thụ
/həp tʰɨ̄/
to absorb
Cây xanh hấp thụ carbon dioxide từ không khí.
Green plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air.
formal
To take in or absorb (liquids, gases, or other substances) through a surface or membrane.
Da có khả năng hấp thụ nước.
Skin has the ability to absorb water.
Often used in scientific or technical contexts to describe the process of absorption.
formal
To assimilate or take in (ideas, knowledge, or information).
Học sinh hấp thụ kiến thức nhanh chóng.
Students quickly absorb knowledge.
Used metaphorically to describe the process of learning or understanding.
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Literal vs. Metaphorical Use
While 'hấp thụ' can refer to physical absorption (e.g., of water or light), it is also commonly used metaphorically to describe the process of learning or assimilating information.
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Scientific Context
In scientific contexts, 'hấp thụ' typically refers to the physical process of absorption, such as a material absorbing a substance.
Word Origin
From 'hấp' (to absorb) and 'thụ' (to receive), combining to mean the process of absorption.
Usage Notes
The phrase is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical senses, particularly in scientific and educational contexts.
Word Breakdown
hấp
to absorb
rootthụ
to receive
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