Word: 吸取 (xīqǔ) 吸取 dictionary entry xīqǔ to absorb; to draw (a lesson, insight etc); to assimilate Full dictionary entry for 吸取 Example sentences using 吸取 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 她努力吸取各国文化的优点。 Tā nǔlì xīqǔ gèguó wénhuà de yōudiǎn. She works hard to take in the strengths of different countries' cultures. 植物的根从土里吸取水分。 Zhíwù de gēn cóng tǔ lǐ xīqǔ shuǐfèn. Plant roots absorb water from the soil.