Definition
风水 (fēng shuǐ) literally 'wind and water', is a traditional Chinese practice of arranging buildings, objects, and spaces to achieve harmony with the natural environment and promote health, wealth, and good fortune. It is based on the flow of vital energy (qi) and is widely consulted for homes, offices, and graves.
noun
feng shui (the Chinese practice of harmonizing people with their environment)
Examples
- 风水，。Xīn bàngōngshì de fēng shuǐ bù hǎo, suǒyǐ tāmen huàn le dìfang.The new office has bad feng shui, so they changed location.
- 风水。Zhōngguó hěn duō rén jiéhūn qián huì qǐng rén kàn fēng shuǐ.Many people in China will invite someone to check feng shui before getting married.
- 风水。Tā xiāngxìn fēng shuǐ kěyǐ gǎibiàn yùnqì.He believes feng shui can change one's luck.
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