Level 5

흡수

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Meaning and Usage

"흡수" means "absorption" and is used to describe the process of taking in or soaking up substances such as liquids, nutrients, or information.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used in scientific or everyday contexts, such as plants absorbing water, materials absorbing liquids, or people absorbing knowledge.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 흡수하다: to absorb (a verb form)
  • 물을 흡수하다: to absorb water
  • 영양분을 흡수하다: to absorb nutrients
  • 지식을 흡수하다: to absorb knowledge

Register and Nuance

"흡수" is a formal noun often used in written and spoken Korean, especially in academic, scientific, or technical contexts. It is less common in casual conversation unless discussing specific topics.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "흡수" with "수용" (acceptance) or "흡입" (inhalation). Remember that "흡수" specifically refers to absorption, the process of taking something in physically or metaphorically.

Example Sentences

식물은 뿌리를 통해 물과 영양분을 흡수한다.

Sikmureun ppurireul tonghae mulgwa yeongyangbuneul heupsuhanda.

Plants absorb water and nutrients through their roots.

이 스펀지는 물을 잘 흡수해서 청소할 때 편리하다.

I seuponjineun mureul jal heupsuhaseo cheongsohal ttae pyeollihada.

This sponge absorbs water well, so it is convenient for cleaning.

새로운 기술을 빠르게 흡수하는 것이 중요하다.

Saeroun gisureul bbaleuge heupsuhaneun geosi jungyohada.

It is important to quickly absorb new technology.