흡수하다
To soak up liquid, light, or heat. Metaphorically, it means to take in and integrate information, cultures, or even other companies (mergers).
Examples
3 of 5스펀지는 물을 잘 흡수하는 성질이 있다.
Sponges have the property of absorbing water well.
아이들은 스펀지처럼 지식을 빠르게 흡수한다.
Children absorb knowledge quickly like a sponge.
대기업이 소규모 벤처 기업들을 흡수 합병하고 있다.
Large corporations are absorbing and merging with small venture companies.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Heup-su: 'Heup' sounds like the sound of taking a quick breath or sucking in.
Quick Quiz
피부는 화장품의 유효 성분을 ____하여 건강을 유지한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 흡수
Examples
스펀지는 물을 잘 흡수하는 성질이 있다.
everydaySponges have the property of absorbing water well.
아이들은 스펀지처럼 지식을 빠르게 흡수한다.
academicChildren absorb knowledge quickly like a sponge.
대기업이 소규모 벤처 기업들을 흡수 합병하고 있다.
businessLarge corporations are absorbing and merging with small venture companies.
이 옷감은 땀을 잘 흡수해서 운동할 때 입기 좋아요.
informalThis fabric absorbs sweat well, so it's good to wear when exercising.
검은색은 빛을 흡수하고 흰색은 빛을 반사한다.
academicBlack absorbs light and white reflects light.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
흡수 합병
absorption merger
흡수력
absorptive power
충격 흡수
shock absorption
Often Confused With
수용하다 is mostly used for accepting opinions or housing people, while 흡수하다 is used for physical absorption or total integration.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS Reading for science-based topics (biology, physics) or business topics (M&A).
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for simply 'eating'; use it for the biological process of taking in nutrients after digestion.
Memory Tip
Heup-su: 'Heup' sounds like the sound of taking a quick breath or sucking in.
Word Origin
From Hanja 吸收: 吸 (to inhale/suck) + 收 (to receive/collect).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
피부는 화장품의 유효 성분을 ____하여 건강을 유지한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 흡수
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