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hấp thụ

/həp tʰɯ/
verb★Intermediate
formal

To absorb or take in (substances, energy, or information) through a surface or process

Cây hấp thụ nước từ đất.

The plant absorbs water from the soil.

Da hấp thụ nước từ không khí.

The skin absorbs moisture from the air.

💡

Commonly used in scientific, biological, and technical contexts.

formal

To assimilate or internalize (ideas, knowledge, or culture)

Học sinh hấp thụ kiến thức nhanh chóng.

The students quickly absorb knowledge.

Cộng đồng hấp thụ văn hóa mới.

The community absorbs new culture.

💡

Used metaphorically to describe the process of learning or cultural assimilation.

Collocations

hấp thụ nướcabsorb waterhấp thụ năng lượngabsorb energyhấp thụ kiến thứcabsorb knowledge

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

hấp thụ năng lượng mặt trờiphrase
solar energy absorption
hấp thụ thông tinphrase
information absorption

💡Pro Tip

Scientific Usage

In scientific contexts, 'hấp thụ' is often used to describe physical processes like water or nutrient absorption.

Metaphorical Usage

In educational or cultural contexts, 'hấp thụ' can be used metaphorically to describe the assimilation of knowledge or cultural elements.

⚡Gold Rule

Precision in Context

Use 'hấp thụ' carefully to distinguish between physical absorption and metaphorical assimilation.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'hấp' (to absorb) and 'thụ' (to receive or take in).

📝Usage Notes

The term is often used in scientific, biological, and educational contexts to describe the process of absorption or assimilation.

Word Breakdown

hấp
to absorb
root
+
thụ
to receive or take in
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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