汲取 (jíqǔ) means 'to draw' or 'to extract,' often in the context of acquiring knowledge or inspiration. It is commonly used in phrases discussing learning from experiences or obtaining useful information. The character suggests an active process of gathering, akin to drawing water from a well.
HSK 7, 16 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
汲取jíqǔ(ji2qu3)
汲取 (jíqǔ) means 'to draw' or 'to extract,' often in the context of acquiring knowledge or inspiration. It is commonly used in phrases discussing learning from experiences or obtaining useful information. The character suggests an active process of gathering, akin to drawing water from a well.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
汲取 is often used in educational settings in China, reflecting the value placed on lifelong learning and the importance of drawing wisdom from both historical texts and contemporary experiences.
Memory Tip
Imagine a thirsty traveler (汲) at a well (取) eagerly drawing water to quench their thirst. This visual connects the pronunciation 'jí' with '汲' (to draw) and 'qǔ' with '取' (to take), reinforcing the idea of extracting something valuable.
About 汲取
汲取Simplified
16Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
汲取 (jíqǔ) vs 吸收 (xīshōu) — use 汲取 when emphasizing the active process of drawing out knowledge, while 吸收 focuses more on the passive absorption of information.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a thirsty traveler (汲) at a well (取) eagerly drawing water to quench their thirst. This visual connects the pronunciation 'jí' with '汲' (to draw) and 'qǔ' with '取' (to take), reinforcing the idea of extracting something valuable.
Usage Notes
汲取 is often used in more formal contexts, such as academic or literary discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding verbs like 吸取 (xīqǔ), which also means to absorb but implies a more passive process. Remember to use the right tones: jíqǔ (2nd tone, 3rd tone).
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 7, students should focus on using 汲取 in complex sentences to express ideas about learning and inspiration. This word connects to other vocabulary about knowledge acquisition, such as 学习 (xuéxí, to study) and 吸收 (xīshōu, to absorb).
Cultural Note
汲取 is often used in educational settings in China, reflecting the value placed on lifelong learning and the importance of drawing wisdom from both historical texts and contemporary experiences.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 汲取 with 吸取 (xīqǔ), leading to incorrect usage in contexts where active drawing is necessary. For example, saying '我吸取知识' instead of '我汲取知识' changes the emphasis incorrectly from active to passive absorption.
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Cultural Notes for 汲取
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汲取 is often used in educational settings in China, reflecting the value placed on lifelong learning and the importance of drawing wisdom from both historical texts and contemporary experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions about 汲取
You can say '我汲取了很多知识' (Wǒ jíqǔle hěn duō zhīshì), meaning 'I have drawn a lot of knowledge.'
Yes, 汲取 is used in both formal writing and spoken language, especially when discussing learning or inspiration.
A synonym is 吸收 (xīshōu), which also means to absorb, but remember that 汲取 emphasizes the act of actively drawing.
