‘吸纳’ is a transitive verb meaning to absorb, incorporate, or take in—typically people, resources, ideas, capital, or talent. It combines 吸 (xī, 'to inhale' or 'to draw in') and 纳 (nà, 'to receive' or 'to accept'), together conveying an active, intentional process of bringing something valuable into an organization, system, or group. Unlike simple ‘吸收’ (to absorb), 吸纳 emphasizes purposeful inclusion and integration, often with strategic intent.

This word is common in formal, institutional, or professional contexts—especially in business, education, government, and human resources. You’ll hear it in phrases like ‘吸纳人才’ (recruit talent), ‘吸纳投资’ (attract investment), or ‘吸纳新思想’ (incorporate new ideas). It carries a positive, forward-looking connotation and implies openness, capacity, and selectivity—not passive absorption but deliberate acceptance and assimilation.