吸

• 拼音: xī
• 汉字拆解: 吸 = 口 (mouth) + 及 (reach, phonetic component) — the mouth drawing something in

含义

To inhale; to suck; to absorb. Describes the action of drawing in liquid, gas, or other substances.

A versatile verb used for breathing in, sucking through a straw, or absorbing moisture. Often appears in compound words such as 吸收 (absorb), 吸引 (attract), and 吸烟 (smoke). The core meaning centres on drawing something inward.

例句

1. 他深深地吸了一口气，然后平静地说话了。
2. 用吸管吸果汁比直接喝更方便。
3. 这种材料能吸大量的水分。

用法指南

语境: everyday, science

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 请深吸一口气，然后慢慢呼出。(Please take a deep breath in, then breathe out slowly.)
• 这块布能吸很多水。(This cloth can absorb a lot of water.)

错误说法

• 用吸描述主动推出的动作。(Don't use 吸 for pushing something out — that would be 呼 (exhale) or 吹 (blow); 吸 specifically means to draw inward.)

起源与历史

Single character composed of 口 (mouth) and 及 (reach/extend), suggesting the mouth reaching out to draw in something.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal