a small tree that is grown in a pot and prevented from reaching its normal size
một cây nhỏ được trồng trong chậu và không đạt được kích thước bình thường
the Japanese art of growing bonsai
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Definition of bonsai
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/ˈbɒnsaɪ//ˈbɑːnsaɪ/The word "bonsai" originates from Japanese language. It is derived from two Chinese characters: "bon" meaning "tray" or "container," and "sai" meaning "plant." In Japanese, the word "bonsai" () literally means "tray-plant" or "container-garden." The art of bonsai, which involves growing miniature plants in shallow containers, is believed to have originated in China over 2,000 years ago. The art was introduced to Japan in the 14th or 15th century, where it gained popularity among the Japanese aristocracy. The word "bonsai" was adopted into Japanese language in the 17th century, and it has since become synonymous with the art of growing miniature trees in pots. Today, bonsai is practiced and admired around the world, and the word has become an international symbol of horticultural artistry.
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