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盆景
pénjǐng
Description
盆景是一种艺术，人们在小盆子里种小树或者小山，让它们看起来很漂亮。
A 盆景 is an art form where people plant small trees or tiny mountains in small pots to make them look beautiful.
很多人喜欢把盆景放在家里或者办公室里。
Many people like to place 盆景 in their homes or offices.
Meanings
盆景pénjǐng
potted landscape or miniature tree; bonsai
爷爷在院子里养了很多盆景。
Grandpa grows many bonsai in the yard.
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Notes
- Etymology
盆 (pot/basin) + 景 (scenery), literally "scenery in a pot."
- Nuance
盆景 usually includes rocks/landscape; 盆栽 refers more narrowly to a potted plant.
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