흡수하다 30 सेकंड में
- Primary meaning: Physical soaking of liquids or energy.
- Metaphorical meaning: Learning and internalizing knowledge.
- Business meaning: Corporate mergers and acquisitions.
- Scientific usage: Describing osmosis, radiation, and biology.
The Korean verb 흡수하다 (heupsu-hada) is a multifaceted term derived from the Hanja characters 吸 (흡 - to inhale/suck) and 收 (수 - to receive/collect). At its most fundamental level, it describes the physical process of a substance taking in another substance, such as a sponge soaking up water or a plant absorbing nutrients from the soil. However, in the context of CEFR B2 and beyond, its usage expands significantly into abstract and metaphorical realms. It is frequently used to describe the mental process of acquiring knowledge, the economic process of a larger company acquiring a smaller one, and the cultural process of integrating foreign influences into a local tradition.
- Physical Absorption
- The process of liquids, gases, or energy (like light and heat) being taken into a material. Example: '수건이 물을 흡수하다' (The towel absorbs water).
- Mental Assimilation
- The act of learning and fully understanding new information or skills. Example: '지식을 스펀지처럼 흡수하다' (To absorb knowledge like a sponge).
- Corporate Mergers
- When a larger entity takes over a smaller one, often referred to as '흡수 합병' (merger by absorption).
이 스펀지는 물을 아주 빠르게 흡수하다. (This sponge absorbs water very quickly.)
그는 새로운 지식을 스펀지처럼 흡수한다. (He absorbs new knowledge like a sponge.)
대기업이 중소기업을 흡수하다. (A large company absorbs a small business.)
태양 전지가 빛을 흡수하여 전기를 만든다. (Solar cells absorb light to create electricity.)
충격을 흡수하는 운동화. (Sneakers that absorb shock.)
- Scientific Context
- Used in biology, chemistry, and physics to describe osmosis, radiation, and nutrient uptake.
- Business Context
- Crucial for discussing M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions).
Using 흡수하다 correctly requires understanding its transitivity. It is an active verb that takes an object (marked by 을/를). The subject is the entity doing the absorbing, and the object is what is being taken in. For example, '식물이 (Subject) 영양분을 (Object) 흡수하다 (Verb)'.
- Grammar Pattern: [Subject] + [Object] + 을/를 + 흡수하다.
- Passive Form: When you want to say something 'is absorbed', use 흡수되다. For example, '영양분이 몸에 흡수되다' (Nutrients are absorbed into the body).
- Adverbial Use: Often paired with '빠르게' (quickly), '완전히' (completely), or '스펀지처럼' (like a sponge).
In business Korean, you will often see the noun form 흡수 (Absorption) combined with 합병 (Merger) to form 흡수 합병. This specifically refers to a merger where one company survives and the other is dissolved into it. In educational contexts, it refers to the 'internalization' of concepts. If a student 'absorbs' a lesson, they haven't just memorized it; they have made it part of their understanding.
Physically, it is used for light (빛), heat (열), sound (소리), and moisture (수분). For instance, '검은색은 빛을 흡수한다' (Black color absorbs light). This is a common sentence in basic science discussions in Korean.
You will encounter 흡수하다 in various professional and academic settings. In news broadcasts, it is the standard term for corporate takeovers. A news anchor might say, 'A사가 B사를 흡수 합병하기로 결정했습니다' (Company A has decided to absorb and merge with Company B).
In skincare and beauty commercials, it is ubiquitous. Brands promise that their lotions '피부에 빠르게 흡수됩니다' (absorb quickly into the skin). This is a key selling point for high-quality cosmetics in Korea.
In educational settings, teachers might praise a student by saying they absorb information like a sponge. In scientific documentaries, you'll hear it regarding environmental issues, such as how forests '이산화탄소를 흡수하다' (absorb carbon dioxide).
Lastly, in sports and engineering, it refers to shock absorption. A commentator might talk about a car's suspension or a shoe's sole '충격을 흡수하는 능력' (the ability to absorb shock).
One common mistake is confusing 흡수하다 with 마시다 (to drink). While both involve taking in liquid, '마시다' is a conscious action by a living being using their mouth, whereas '흡수하다' is a process of a material or system taking in a substance. You wouldn't say a sponge 'drinks' water in a formal Korean context; you must use '흡수하다'.
Another error is using the active form when the passive is required. Learners often say '영양분이 흡수해요' (The nutrients absorb), which is incorrect. It should be '영양분이 흡수돼요' (The nutrients are absorbed). Remember: the thing being taken in is the object of '흡수하다' or the subject of '흡수되다'.
Finally, don't confuse it with 수용하다 (to accept/accommodate). While '수용하다' can mean accepting an idea, it implies a more formal agreement or housing something, whereas '흡수하다' implies a deeper level of integration or physical soaking.
Several words share a semantic field with 흡수하다, but they differ in nuance and context:
- 빨아들이다: This is a more native-Korean, descriptive way to say 'to suck in' or 'to vacuum up'. It feels more physical and forceful than '흡수하다'.
- 받아들이다: This means 'to accept'. It is used for suggestions, ideas, or people. It doesn't have the scientific 'soaking' nuance of '흡수하다'.
- 병합하다: Specifically used for merging territories or companies. It is more formal and administrative.
- 섭취하다: This means 'to ingest' or 'to intake' (usually food or medicine). It is used specifically for biological consumption.
- 동화되다: To be assimilated. This is used when a person or group becomes part of a larger culture (cultural assimilation).
How Formal Is It?
कठिनाई स्तर
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
~도록 (so that/to the point where)
~에 달려 있다 (depends on)
~아/어/여 주다 (auxiliary verb for benefit)
~는 성질이 있다 (has the property of)
~를 통해 (through/via)
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
스펀지가 물을 흡수해요.
The sponge absorbs water.
Present tense: 흡수해요
휴지가 물을 흡수해요.
The tissue absorbs water.
Subject: 휴지 (tissue)
이 옷은 땀을 흡수해요.
This clothes absorbs sweat.
Object: 땀 (sweat)
땅이 비를 흡수해요.
The ground absorbs rain.
Subject: 땅 (ground)
종이가 잉크를 흡수해요.
The paper absorbs ink.
Object: 잉크 (ink)
수건이 물을 잘 흡수해요.
The towel absorbs water well.
Adverb: 잘 (well)
나무가 물을 흡수해요.
The tree absorbs water.
Subject: 나무 (tree)
솜이 약을 흡수해요.
The cotton absorbs the medicine.
Subject: 솜 (cotton)
이 크림은 피부에 빨리 흡수돼요.
This cream is absorbed into the skin quickly.
Passive: 흡수돼요 (is absorbed)
식물은 뿌리로 물을 흡수합니다.
Plants absorb water through their roots.
Instrumental: 뿌리로 (through roots)
검은 옷은 열을 많이 흡수해요.
Black clothes absorb a lot of heat.
Object: 열 (heat)
이 기저귀는 소변을 잘 흡수해요.
This diaper absorbs urine well.
Subject: 기저귀 (diaper)
소금은 습기를 흡수하는 성질이 있어요.
Salt has a property of absorbing moisture.
Noun modifying: 흡수하는 (that absorbs)
운동화가 충격을 흡수해 줘요.
The sneakers absorb the shock for you.
Auxiliary: 해 주다 (to do for someone/something)
커튼이 빛을 흡수해서 방이 어두워요.
The curtains absorb the light, so the room is dark.
Causative: 흡수해서 (because it absorbs)
비타민은 몸에 잘 흡수되어야 해요.
Vitamins must be well absorbed into the body.
Must: 흡수되어야 해요
아이들은 지식을 스펀지처럼 흡수합니다.
Children absorb knowledge like a sponge.
Simile: 스펀지처럼 (like a sponge)
새로운 문화를 빠르게 흡수하는 것이 중요해요.
It is important to quickly absorb new cultures.
Gerund: 흡수하는 것 (absorbing)
이 소재는 소음을 흡수하는 효과가 있어요.
This material has an effect of absorbing noise.
Noun: 효과 (effect)
그 회사는 작은 스타트업들을 흡수했어요.
That company absorbed small startups.
Past tense: 흡수했어요
그는 스승의 기술을 모두 흡수했다.
He absorbed all of his master's techniques.
Object: 기술 (technique/skill)
이 스펀지는 자기 무게의 10배나 되는 물을 흡수한다.
This sponge absorbs water that is 10 times its weight.
Comparison: 10배나 되는 (as much as 10 times)
숲은 이산화탄소를 흡수하고 산소를 내뿜는다.
Forests absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen.
Contrast: 흡수하고... 내뿜는다
피부에 잘 흡수되도록 톡톡 두드려 주세요.
Please pat it gently so it is absorbed well into the skin.
Purpose: 흡수되도록 (so that it is absorbed)
대기업이 시장 점유율을 높이기 위해 경쟁사를 흡수 합병했다.
The large corporation absorbed and merged with a competitor to increase market share.
Business term: 흡수 합병 (merger by absorption)
이 건물은 지진의 진동을 흡수하도록 설계되었습니다.
This building is designed to absorb earthquake vibrations.
Passive design: 설계되었습니다
그 나라는 외래 문화를 독창적으로 흡수하여 발전시켰다.
That country absorbed foreign cultures uniquely and developed them.
Adverb: 독창적으로 (uniquely)
칼슘의 흡수를 돕기 위해 비타민 D를 함께 섭취하세요.
Take vitamin D together to help with the absorption of calcium.
Noun: 흡수 (absorption)
이 필터는 유해 물질을 선택적으로 흡수합니다.
This filter selectively absorbs harmful substances.
Adverb: 선택적으로 (selectively)
정부는 실업자들을 흡수할 수 있는 일자리를 창출해야 한다.
The government must create jobs that can absorb the unemployed.
Metaphorical: 실업자를 흡수하다 (to absorb the unemployed)
태양광 패널의 효율은 빛을 얼마나 많이 흡수하느냐에 달려 있다.
The efficiency of solar panels depends on how much light they absorb.
Dependency: ~느냐에 달려 있다
그 배우는 배역의 감정을 완전히 흡수하여 연기했다.
The actor acted by completely absorbing the character's emotions.
Metaphorical: 감정을 흡수하다
중앙은행의 통화 정책은 시장의 유동성을 흡수하는 데 목적이 있다.
The central bank's monetary policy aims to absorb market liquidity.
Economic term: 유동성을 흡수하다 (absorb liquidity)
이 신소재는 충격 에너지를 열에너지로 전환하여 흡수한다.
This new material absorbs impact energy by converting it into thermal energy.
Scientific: 전환하여 (by converting)
고전 문학은 현대 사회의 다양한 가치관을 흡수하며 변모해 왔다.
Classical literature has been transformed while absorbing various values of modern society.
Continuity: 변모해 왔다 (has been transforming)
영양소의 흡수율은 개인의 건강 상태에 따라 크게 달라질 수 있다.
The absorption rate of nutrients can vary greatly depending on an individual's health status.
Compound noun: 흡수율 (absorption rate)
그 철학자는 동서양의 사상을 흡수하여 자신만의 이론을 정립했다.
The philosopher established his own theory by absorbing Eastern and Western thoughts.
Intellectual: 사상을 흡수하다
도시화 과정에서 주변 농촌 지역이 도시로 흡수되는 현상이 나타난다.
In the process of urbanization, the phenomenon of surrounding rural areas being absorbed into the city appears.
Sociological: 도시로 흡수되다
방음벽은 소리 파동을 흡수하여 소음을 차단하는 원리를 이용한다.
Soundproof walls use the principle of blocking noise by absorbing sound waves.
Technical: 소리 파동 (sound waves)
강력한 블랙홀은 주변의 모든 물질과 빛을 흡수한다.
A powerful black hole absorbs all surrounding matter and light.
Astrophysical: 물질과 빛을 흡수하다
거대 담론은 개별적인 서사들을 흡수하여 하나의 지배적인 이데올로기를 형성한다.
Grand narratives absorb individual stories to form a single dominant ideology.
Philosophical: 거대 담론 (grand narrative)
그 소설가는 시대의 아픔을 온몸으로 흡수하여 작품으로 승화시켰다.
The novelist absorbed the pain of the era with his whole body and sublimated it into a work of art.
Literary: 승화시키다 (to sublimate)
자본의 논리가 예술의 영역까지 흡수하면서 순수 예술의 입지가 좁아지고 있다.
As the logic of capital absorbs even the realm of art, the position of pure art is narrowing.
Critical: 자본의 논리 (logic of capital)
언어는 끊임없이 외래 요소를 흡수하며 유기적으로 진화하는 체계이다.
Language is a system that organically evolves while constantly absorbing foreign elements.
Linguistic: 유기적으로 (organically)
해양은 지구 온난화로 발생한 과잉 열의 상당 부분을 흡수하는 완충 역할을 한다.
The ocean acts as a buffer, absorbing a significant portion of the excess heat generated by global warming.
Environmental: 완충 역할 (buffer role)
식민지 시대의 아픈 역사는 민족의 정체성 속에 흡수되어 지워지지 않는 흉터로 남았다.
The painful history of the colonial era was absorbed into the national identity and remained as an indelible scar.
Historical: 정체성 속에 흡수되다
디지털 매체는 기존의 아날로그 매체를 흡수하며 새로운 미디어 생태계를 구축했다.
Digital media has built a new media ecosystem by absorbing existing analog media.
Technological: 미디어 생태계 (media ecosystem)
고도의 집중력은 주변의 모든 소음을 흡수하여 무(無)의 상태로 이끈다.
High concentration absorbs all surrounding noise and leads to a state of nothingness.
Psychological: 무의 상태 (state of nothingness)
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
It implies a deep or complete integration, not just a surface-level contact.
Used for all types of energy and matter transfer.
- Using '흡수하다' instead of '마시다' for the physical act of drinking.
- Forgetting the object marker '을/를' with '흡수하다'.
- Using the active form '흡수하다' when the passive '흡수되다' is needed (e.g., 'Nutrients absorb').
- Confusing '흡수하다' with '수용하다' in the context of housing people.
- Mispronouncing the '흡' as '후' or '허'.
सुझाव
Learn the Hanja
Knowing 吸 (suck) and 收 (receive) helps you understand many related words like 호흡 (breathing) and 수입 (income).
Passive Voice
Always remember to use '흡수되다' when the focus is on the thing being absorbed, especially in science and beauty.
Natural Similes
Use '스펀지처럼' (like a sponge) when praising someone's learning ability to sound like a native speaker.
Business Context
In business writing, '흡수 합병' is a very professional way to describe a takeover.
Commercials
Watch Korean skincare ads to hear the word '흡수' used in various natural-sounding sentences.
Energy
Remember that '흡수하다' applies to light and heat, not just liquids.
Education
The concept of 'absorbing' knowledge is highly valued in Korean educational culture.
Biology
Use this word when talking about how the body uses nutrients (영양분).
Eco-friendly
Use it to discuss how plants or technology help reduce CO2 levels.
Metaphors
Don't be afraid to use it for abstract things like 'absorbing an atmosphere' or 'emotions'.
याद करें
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Sino-Korean
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
The 'absorption' of skincare products is a major marketing focus in K-Beauty, often using the term '흡수력' (absorptive power).
Korean parents often use the term to describe their children's ability to learn languages or music at a young age.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"새로 산 화장품 흡수력이 어때요?"
"아이들은 정말 지식을 스펀지처럼 흡수하는 것 같아요, 그렇죠?"
"이 옷은 땀을 잘 흡수해서 운동할 때 좋아요."
"그 회사가 결국 흡수 합병되었다는 소식 들으셨어요?"
"비타민을 먹을 때 흡수율을 높이는 방법이 있을까요?"
डायरी विषय
오늘 내가 새롭게 흡수한 지식은 무엇인가요?
다른 문화에서 내가 흡수하고 싶은 점이 있다면 무엇인가요?
스트레스를 받을 때, 그 충격을 어떻게 흡수하나요?
내가 스펀지라면, 지금 무엇을 가장 흡수하고 싶나요?
최근에 본 뉴스 중 흡수 합병에 관한 것이 있었나요?
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, '마시다' is used for the act of drinking. '흡수하다' is used for the biological process of the body taking in the water after you drink it.
흡수하다 implies a deeper, more structural integration (like a sponge or a merger), while 받아들이다 is a general term for accepting something like an idea or a person.
Yes, it is very common in skincare (cream being absorbed) and nutrition (vitamins being absorbed).
It is called '충격 흡수 장치' or simply '쇼바' (from shock absorber) in casual mechanical contexts.
Not usually for physically taking in a person, but metaphorically for a group or company taking in new members or employees.
It is a 'merger by absorption' where one company is completely integrated into another and ceases to exist as a separate entity.
Yes, '소음을 흡수하다' means to absorb noise, like acoustic foam does.
Depending on the context, it could be '배출하다' (emit/discharge) or '반사하다' (reflect).
It is a standard word used in both daily conversation and highly formal academic or business settings.
It is '흡수율' (heup-su-yul).
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Summary
흡수하다 is a versatile verb used for everything from sponges and skincare to learning and big business mergers, emphasizing the complete integration of the absorbed object into the subject.
- Primary meaning: Physical soaking of liquids or energy.
- Metaphorical meaning: Learning and internalizing knowledge.
- Business meaning: Corporate mergers and acquisitions.
- Scientific usage: Describing osmosis, radiation, and biology.
Learn the Hanja
Knowing 吸 (suck) and 收 (receive) helps you understand many related words like 호흡 (breathing) and 수입 (income).
Passive Voice
Always remember to use '흡수되다' when the focus is on the thing being absorbed, especially in science and beauty.
Natural Similes
Use '스펀지처럼' (like a sponge) when praising someone's learning ability to sound like a native speaker.
Business Context
In business writing, '흡수 합병' is a very professional way to describe a takeover.
उदाहरण
식물은 뿌리를 통해 물과 영양분을 흡수합니다.
संबंधित सामग्री
science के और शब्द
흡수
B1किसी चीज़ को सोखने या लेने की क्रिया, जैसे तरल पदार्थ, पोषक तत्व या जानकारी।
축적하다
B2समय के साथ किसी चीज़ की बड़ी मात्रा जमा करना या बनाना, जैसे धन, ज्ञान या अनुभव। उदाहरण: उसने वर्षों में बहुत ज्ञान संचित किया है।
축적
B2समय के साथ धन, ज्ञान या अनुभव जैसी चीजों का धीरे-धीरे जमा होना। (The gradual gathering of things like wealth, knowledge, or experience over time.)
누적
B2समय के साथ इकट्ठा होने या जमा होने की क्रिया; धीरे-धीरे बनी कुल राशि।
후천적
B2Acquired or learned after birth through experience, education, or environment.
작용
B2किसी चीज़ का दूसरी चीज़ पर प्रभाव या असर, या किसी विशेष प्रक्रिया का कामकाज। (The action or effect that something has on another thing, or the functioning of a particular process.)
조절하다
B1To adjust, regulate, or control something to a desired level or state. It often refers to managing physical settings or personal habits.
증폭
B2किसी चीज़ की तीव्रता या परिमाण में वृद्धि, जैसे ध्वनि या भावनाएँ। उदाहरण: 'एम्पलीफायर ने आवाज़ बढ़ा दी' या 'अफवाह ने डर को और बढ़ा दिया' (증폭).
증폭되다
B2To be amplified, magnified, or increased in intensity. It can refer to physical signals or abstract concepts like tension or rumors.
해부
B1किसी जीव के शरीर को उसकी संरचना के अध्ययन के लिए काटना। रूपक के रूप में, किसी स्थिति या पाठ का विस्तार से विश्लेषण करना।
