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盆栽
pénzāi
Description
盆栽是种在小盆子里的树或花，人们会把它修剪成漂亮的样子。
盆栽 is a tree or flower planted in a small pot, trimmed into a beautiful shape.
很多人喜欢在家里放盆栽，因为它又小又好看。
Many people like to keep 盆栽 at home because it is small and attractive.
Meanings
盆栽pénzāi
a potted plant or miniature tree grown in a pot
他在窗边放了一盆盆栽。
He placed a potted plant by the window.
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Notes
- Etymology
盆 (pén, pot/basin) + 栽 (zāi, to plant), literally 'planted in a pot'.
- Nuance
盆栽 stresses a plant grown in a pot; 盆景 emphasizes a whole miniature landscape scene.
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