Definition of feng shui
: a Chinese geomantic practice in which a structure or site is chosen or configured so as to harmonize with the spiritual forces that inhabit it; also : orientation, placement, or arrangement according to the precepts of feng shui
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Origin and Etymology of feng shui
Chinese (Beijing) fēngshui geomantic omen, literally, wind-water
First Known Use: 1797
FENG SHUI Defined for English Language Learners
feng shui
play
noun
\ˈfəŋ-ˈshwē, -ˈshwā\
Definition of feng shui for English Language Learners
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: a Chinese system for positioning a building and the objects within a building in a way that is thought to agree with spiritual forces and to bring health and happiness
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