흡수
The act of taking in or soaking up something, such as liquids, nutrients, information, or even a smaller organization into a larger one.
Examples
3 of 5식물은 뿌리를 통해 물을 흡수한다.
Plants absorb water through their roots.
피부가 수분을 빠르게 흡수합니다.
The skin absorbs moisture quickly.
그는 스펀지처럼 지식을 흡수해.
He absorbs knowledge like a sponge.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Heup-Su (Suck + Water) = Sucking in water.
Quick Quiz
비타민 C는 철분의 ______를 돕는다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 흡수
Examples
식물은 뿌리를 통해 물을 흡수한다.
academicPlants absorb water through their roots.
피부가 수분을 빠르게 흡수합니다.
everydayThe skin absorbs moisture quickly.
그는 스펀지처럼 지식을 흡수해.
informalHe absorbs knowledge like a sponge.
대기업이 중소기업을 흡수 합병했습니다.
businessA large corporation absorbed and merged with a small business.
충격 흡수가 잘 되는 운동화를 사야 해요.
formalI need to buy sneakers that absorb shock well.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
빠르게 흡수하다
to absorb quickly
흡수가 안 되다
to not be absorbed
빛을 흡수하다
to absorb light
Often Confused With
섭취 is specifically about taking in food/nutrients; 흡수 is a broader term for any absorption.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS Science (biology/physics) and Business (mergers).
Common Mistakes
Do not use for 'drinking' (마시다). Use it for the biological or chemical process.
Memory Tip
Heup-Su (Suck + Water) = Sucking in water.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 'heup' (inhale/suck) and 'su' (receive/collect).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
비타민 C는 철분의 ______를 돕는다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 흡수
Related Vocabulary
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유전적
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증폭되다
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강도
B2The degree of strength, force, or power. It can refer to physical strength of materials or the intensity of an activity or emotion.
중첩되다
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흡수하다
B2To soak up liquid, light, or heat. Metaphorically, it means to take in and integrate information, cultures, or even other companies (mergers).
촉매제
B2A catalyst; a substance or factor that increases the rate of a chemical reaction or triggers a significant social/personal change.
오차
B2The difference between an estimated or measured value and the actual or true value; a margin of error in statistics or measurement.
팽창하다
B2To become larger in size, volume, or quantity; to expand.
상호 연관성
B2The state of being mutually connected or related; interconnection.
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