B2 adjective 중립

bonsai

/ˈbɒn.saɪ/

Relating to the Japanese art of growing miniature trees in containers through careful pruning and wiring. When used as an adjective, it describes plants or objects that have been miniaturized or styled according to these aesthetic principles.

예시

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1

He gave me a beautiful bonsai tree for my birthday to decorate my new apartment.

He gave me a beautiful bonsai tree for my birthday to decorate my new apartment.

2

The museum's permanent collection includes several rare bonsai specimens that are over a century old.

The museum's permanent collection includes several rare bonsai specimens that are over a century old.

3

I'm not sure if I can keep a bonsai plant alive; they seem pretty high-maintenance.

I'm not sure if I can keep a bonsai plant alive; they seem pretty high-maintenance.

어휘 가족

명사
bonsai
형용사
bonsai
관련
horticulture
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word's components: 'bon' means tray and 'sai' means planting. It is literally a 'tree on a tray'.

빠른 퀴즈

The Japanese ______ tradition requires decades of patience to shape a tree into its desired form.

정답!

정답은: a

예시

1

He gave me a beautiful bonsai tree for my birthday to decorate my new apartment.

everyday

He gave me a beautiful bonsai tree for my birthday to decorate my new apartment.

2

The museum's permanent collection includes several rare bonsai specimens that are over a century old.

formal

The museum's permanent collection includes several rare bonsai specimens that are over a century old.

3

I'm not sure if I can keep a bonsai plant alive; they seem pretty high-maintenance.

informal

I'm not sure if I can keep a bonsai plant alive; they seem pretty high-maintenance.

4

Bonsai aesthetics emphasize the representation of nature's vastness within a confined, miniature scale.

academic

Bonsai aesthetics emphasize the representation of nature's vastness within a confined, miniature scale.

5

Our firm adopts a bonsai philosophy toward expansion, focusing on meticulous quality over rapid, uncontrolled growth.

business

Our firm adopts a bonsai philosophy toward expansion, focusing on meticulous quality over rapid, uncontrolled growth.

어휘 가족

명사
bonsai
형용사
bonsai
관련
horticulture

자주 쓰는 조합

bonsai tree bonsai tree
bonsai artist bonsai artist
bonsai cultivation bonsai cultivation
bonsai master bonsai master
bonsai aesthetic bonsai aesthetic

자주 쓰는 구문

the art of bonsai

the art of bonsai

bonsai enthusiast

bonsai enthusiast

bonsai collection

bonsai collection

자주 혼동되는 단어

bonsai vs banzai

Banzai is a Japanese shout or cheer, whereas bonsai refers to the art of miniature trees.

bonsai vs penjing

Penjing is the traditional Chinese art of tray landscapes, which preceded and influenced Japanese bonsai.

📝

사용 참고사항

While 'bonsai' is technically a noun (the tree itself), it is frequently used as an attributive adjective to describe trees, tools, or styles related to the craft.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often misspell it as 'banzai' or assume it refers to any small plant, but it specifically refers to plants trained through specific techniques.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word's components: 'bon' means tray and 'sai' means planting. It is literally a 'tree on a tray'.

📖

어원

From the Japanese 'bonsai', which is derived from the Chinese 'pénzāi' meaning 'tray planting'.

문법 패턴

Used as an attributive adjective before nouns. The plural form can be either 'bonsai' or 'bonsais'.
🌍

문화적 맥락

Bonsai is a meditative art form in Japan that represents the harmony between nature, man, and the divine.

빠른 퀴즈

The Japanese ______ tradition requires decades of patience to shape a tree into its desired form.

정답!

정답은: a

관련 단어

overall

B2

Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.

overlap

B2

To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.

overseas

B2

Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.

panel

B2

A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.

parameter

B2

A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.

passive

B2

Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.

persist

B2

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

philosophy

B2

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.

portion

B2

A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.

pose

B2

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.

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