thíp
Definition
Verb: * To absorb, to soak up, to blot: To take in or draw up a liquid, typically through small spaces or pores. This word often describes the action of a porous material (like paper, cloth, or a sponge) drawing in moisture. It is commonly used in informal or regional speech.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Giấy thấm này thíp mực rất nhanh. (This blotting paper absorbs ink very quickly.)
- Cái khăn bông thíp hết nước trên bàn. (The cotton towel soaked up all the water on the table.)
- Đất khô sẽ thíp nước mưa. (Dry soil will absorb the rainwater.)
Advanced Usage
- "thíp hết": to absorb/soak up completely.
- Miếng bọt biển thíp hết dầu tràn. (The sponge soaked up all the spilled oil.)
- Used figuratively to mean understanding or taking in information (though less common than the literal use).
- Nó thíp kiến thức rất nhanh. (He/She absorbs knowledge very quickly.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thấm (verb): The more standard and common synonym for "to absorb" or "to soak in." is often considered a regional or colloquial variant of .
- Hút (verb): To suck up, to draw in (can be used for liquids, air, or attention). It implies a stronger or more active pulling force than .
- Ngấm (verb): To seep in, to permeate. Often describes a slower, more thorough process of absorption.
Synonyms
- Thấm: to absorb, to soak in.
- Hút: to suck up, to draw in.
- Ngấm: to seep in, to permeate.
Related Phrases (Collocations)
- thíp nước: to absorb water.
- thíp mực: to absorb ink.
- thíp dầu: to absorb oil.
- thíp ẩm: to absorb moisture.
verb
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to absorb
