hấp thu
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [həp̚˧˦ tʰu˧˧]Huế [həp̚˦˧˥ tʰʊw˧˧]Saigon [həp̚˦˥ tʰʊw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hấp thu means to absorb; to take in; to grasp.
Chinese characters: 吸收
Meanings of hấp thu in English
Verb
- to absorb (e.g. a substance)
- to take in; to grasp; to perceive; to comprehend
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 吸收.
Frequently asked questions
What does hấp thu mean in English?
hấp thu (verb) means "to absorb; to take in; to grasp".
How do you pronounce hấp thu?
IPA: Hanoi [həp̚˧˦ tʰu˧˧]; Saigon [həp̚˦˥ tʰʊw˧˧]. Tones: hấp — rising tone (sắc), thu — level tone (ngang).
Is hấp thu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hấp thu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 吸收.