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Composed of the mouth radical "口" and the component "及" meaning to reach, the character "吸" etymologically signifies the action of drawing in through the mouth, initially conveying physical acts like sucking or inhaling. Over time, its meaning has centered on absorption, both in literal contexts such as breathing and in extended applications like assimilating knowledge or resources, while its structural composition has remained consistent.
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我呼吸空气。
植物吸收水分。
这本书吸引了我。
她用吸管喝饮料。
海绵能吸很多水。
这个政策吸引了外资。
他试图吸引观众的注意力。
吸烟有害健康是众所周知的事实。