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吸
xī
Description
"吸"的意思是把空气、水或别的东西从外面弄到里面，比如用嘴或者鼻子。
"吸" means to bring air, water, or other things from outside to inside, for example using the mouth or nose.
我们说"吸气"、"吸烟"，还可以说磁铁"吸"住铁。
We say "吸气" (inhale), "吸烟" (smoke), and also that a magnet "吸" (attracts) iron.
Meanings
吸xī
to breathe in; to inhale
深深地吸一口气。
Take a deep breath.
吸xī
to suck in; to draw up (liquid)
他用吸管吸果汁。
He drinks juice through a straw.
吸xī
to attract; to pull in
磁铁能吸住铁钉。
The magnet can attract the nail.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
吸 is drawing something inward; its opposite is 呼 (breathe out).
- Etymology
口 (mouth) radical plus 及, indicating an action done with the mouth.
In videos
“吸干净地以后我很开心。”
“你应该要后面加什么会更吸睛”这样。”
“吸气呼气再吸”
“它的功能控制都集成在磁吸手控器上”
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