B1 noun Neutral

흡수

[hɯpsu]

The act of taking in or soaking up something, such as liquids, nutrients, information, or even a smaller organization into a larger one.

Examples

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1

식물은 뿌리를 통해 물을 흡수한다.

Plants absorb water through their roots.

2

피부가 수분을 빠르게 흡수합니다.

The skin absorbs moisture quickly.

3

그는 스펀지처럼 지식을 흡수해.

He absorbs knowledge like a sponge.

Word Family

Noun
흡수
Verb
흡수하다
Adjective
흡수하는
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Memory Tip

Heup-Su (Suck + Water) = Sucking in water.

Quick Quiz

비타민 C는 철분의 ______를 돕는다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 흡수

Examples

1

식물은 뿌리를 통해 물을 흡수한다.

academic

Plants absorb water through their roots.

2

피부가 수분을 빠르게 흡수합니다.

everyday

The skin absorbs moisture quickly.

3

그는 스펀지처럼 지식을 흡수해.

informal

He absorbs knowledge like a sponge.

4

대기업이 중소기업을 흡수 합병했습니다.

business

A large corporation absorbed and merged with a small business.

5

충격 흡수가 잘 되는 운동화를 사야 해요.

formal

I need to buy sneakers that absorb shock well.

Word Family

Noun
흡수
Verb
흡수하다
Adjective
흡수하는

Common Collocations

영양분 흡수 nutrient absorption
충격 흡수 shock absorption
흡수력이 좋다 to have good absorption power
지식 흡수 absorption of knowledge
흡수 합병 merger by absorption

Common Phrases

빠르게 흡수하다

to absorb quickly

흡수가 안 되다

to not be absorbed

빛을 흡수하다

to absorb light

Often Confused With

흡수 vs 섭취

섭취 is specifically about taking in food/nutrients; 흡수 is a broader term for any absorption.

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS Science (biology/physics) and Business (mergers).

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Common Mistakes

Do not use for 'drinking' (마시다). Use it for the biological or chemical process.

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Memory Tip

Heup-Su (Suck + Water) = Sucking in water.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 'heup' (inhale/suck) and 'su' (receive/collect).

Grammar Patterns

-을/를 흡수하다 -에 흡수되다

Quick Quiz

비타민 C는 철분의 ______를 돕는다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 흡수

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