The word 吸取 is formed through a conceptual blend where the first character 吸 (xī) means "to inhale" or "to suck in", evoking the physical action of drawing something inward. This is combined with the second character 取 (qǔ), meaning "to take" or "to obtain", which implies a purposeful act of acquisition. Together, they metaphorically create the meaning of "to absorb and take in", visualizing the process of actively drawing something (like knowledge, a lesson, or essence) from an external source into oneself for internalization and use.