Word: 吸收 (xīshōu) 吸收 dictionary entry xīshōu to absorb; to assimilate; to ingest; to recruit Full dictionary entry for 吸收 Example sentences using 吸收 3 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他很快就吸收了新的知识。 Tā hěn kuài jiù xīshōule xīn de zhīshi. He quickly absorbed the new knowledge. 公司想吸收几个新员工。 Gōngsī xiǎng xīshōu jǐ ge xīn yuángōng. The company wants to recruit a few new employees. 树木可以吸收空气中的二氧化碳。 Shùmù kěyǐ xīshōu kōngqì zhōng de èryǎnghuàtàn. Trees can absorb the carbon dioxide in the air.