Definition
汲取 is a formal, literary verb meaning 'to draw or derive' — used for abstract things like lessons, inspiration, or knowledge. It overlaps with 吸取 (HSK6) in this sense, but 汲取 is more refined and often appears in writing or elevated speech. Unlike 吸/吸收 (which also handle liquids and physical absorption), 汲取 is almost exclusively abstract.
verb
to draw (lessons, strength, inspiration)to absorb (knowledge)to derive
Easily confused
- 吸取xī qǔlook-aliketo absorb (e.g. liquid, nutrients)
Examples
- 汲取。Wǒmen yào cóng lìshǐ zhōng jí qǔ jīngyàn.We must draw experience from history.
- ，汲取。Tā měitiān dúshū, búduàn jí qǔ xīn zhīshi.He reads every day, constantly absorbing new knowledge.
- 汲取。Yìshùjiā cóng dàzìrán zhōng jí qǔ línggǎn.Artists draw inspiration from nature.
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