吸
xī
#922 most
frequent character
inhale, breathe, absorb, suck in
verb
Character breakdown
Source: Make Me a Hanzi.
吸 joins 口 mouth with 及 jí, a sound part. It first meant breathing in. That grew to sucking or drawing in, then to smoking, absorbing, and attracting.
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Example Sentences
我喜欢吸烟。
wǒ xǐhuān xīyān 。
I like to smoke.
他深深吸了一口气。
tā shēnshēn xīle yī kǒuqì 。
He took a deep breath.
植物通过根部吸收水分。
zhíwù tōngguò gēnbù xīshōu shuǐfèn 。
Plants absorb moisture through their roots.
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