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feng shui

American  
[fuhng shwey, feng shwee] / ˈfʌŋ ˈʃweɪ, ˈfɛŋ ˈʃwi /

  1. the Chinese art or practice of creating harmonious surroundings that enhance the balance of yin and yang, as in arranging furniture or determining the siting of a house.

feng shui British  
/ ˈfʌŋ ˈʃweɪ /

noun

  1. the Chinese art of determining the most propitious design and placement of a grave, building, room, etc, so that the maximum harmony is achieved between the flow of chi of the environment and that of the user, believed to bring good fortune

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Etymology

Origin of feng shui

1795–1800; from Chinese: natural surroundings, literally, “wind and water”

Example Sentences

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So we designed the whole house with feng shui in mind.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

She explains that feng shui, the ancient Chinese practice of arranging a space to encourage harmony, is based on five natural elements: water, wood, fire, earth and metal.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Now it looks as though he and Nessa's son will be helping out with the "tilin, roofin, plasterin, and feng shui".

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

One person said Trina had asked a feng shui expert to be involved in the final decision.

From Reuters • Sep. 27, 2023

He looked like he was going to throw up all over the goddess’s feng shui.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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