HSK 5 · noun

盆

pén

basin; pot; measure word for basins and pots

这个盆里种着花。

Zhège pén lǐ zhòngzhe huā.

There are flowers growing in this pot.

窗台上放着几盆花。

Chuāngtái shàng fàngzhe jǐ pén huā.

There are a few pots of flowers on the windowsill.

窗台上放着一盆兰花。

Chuāngtái shàng fàngzhe yì pén lánhuā。

There is a pot of orchids on the windowsill.

这个盆地四周都是高山。

Zhège péndì sìzhōu dōu shì gāo shān。

This basin is surrounded by high mountains.