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Meaning of "feng shui" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FENG SHUI

From Chinese feng wind + shui water.
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PRONUNCIATION OF FENG SHUI

feng shui  [ˈfʌŋ ˈʃweɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FENG SHUI

noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Feng shui is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FENG SHUI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

feng shui

Feng shui

Feng shui (i/ˌfɛŋ ˈʃuːi/; i/fʌŋ ʃweɪ/; pinyin: fēng shuǐ, pronounced ( listen)) is a Chinese philosophical system of harmonizing the human existence with the surrounding environment. The term feng shui literally translates as "wind-water" in English. This is a cultural shorthand taken from the passage of the now-lost Classic of Burial recorded in Guo Pu's commentary: Feng shui is one of the Five Arts of Chinese Metaphysics, classified as physiognomy (observation of appearances through formulas and calculations). The feng shui practice discusses architecture in metaphoric terms of "invisible forces" that bind the universe, earth, and man together, known as qi. Historically, feng shui was widely used to orient buildings—often spiritually significant structures such as tombs, but also dwellings and other structures—in an auspicious manner. Depending on the particular style of feng shui being used, an auspicious site could be determined by reference to local features such as bodies of water, stars, or a compass. Qi rides the wind and scatters, but is retained when encountering water.

Definition of feng shui in the English dictionary

The definition of feng shui in the dictionary is 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.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FENG SHUI


anyway
ˈɛnɪˌweɪ
away
əˈweɪ
Broadway
ˈbrɔːdˌweɪ
castaway
ˈkɑːstəˌweɪ
Conway
ˈkɒnˌweɪ
driveway
ˈdraɪvˌweɪ
gateway
ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ
giveaway
ˈɡɪvəˌweɪ
highway
ˈhaɪˌweɪ
midway
ˈmɪdˌweɪ
Norway
ˈnɔːˌweɪ
parkway
ˈpɑːkˌweɪ
pathway
ˈpɑːθˌweɪ
qua
kweɪ
railway
ˈreɪlˌweɪ
runway
ˈrʌnˌweɪ
segue
ˈsɛɡweɪ
subway
ˈsʌbˌweɪ
way
weɪ
weigh
weɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FENG SHUI

fenderless
fendy
fenestella
fenestellae
fenestra
fenestrae
fenestral
fenestrate
fenestrated
fenestration
feni
Fenian
Fenianism
Fenians
fenks
fenland
fenman
fennec
fennel
fennelflower

WORDS THAT END LIKE FENG SHUI

Anhui
appui
Bangui
Blanqui
Brahui
buibui
charqui
dui
ennui
hui
maqui
Maui
Oubangui
pfui
point d´appui
rahui
Rapa Nui
tui
Wanganui
Yaqui

Synonyms and antonyms of feng shui in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «feng shui» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FENG SHUI

Find out the translation of feng shui to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of feng shui from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «feng shui» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

风水
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

feng shui
570 millions of speakers

English

feng shui
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फेंगशुई
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فنغ شوي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фэн-шуй
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

feng shui
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফেং শ্যুই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

feng shui
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Feng Shui
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Feng-Shui-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

風水
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

풍수
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Feng shui
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phong thủy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஃபெங் சுயி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फेंग शुई
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Feng Shui
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

feng shui
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

feng shui
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фен- шуй
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Feng Shui
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

feng shui
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

feng shui
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

feng shui
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

feng shui
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of feng shui

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FENG SHUI»

The term «feng shui» is very widely used and occupies the 20.230 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FENG SHUI» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about feng shui

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QUOTES WITH «FENG SHUI»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word feng shui.
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Alexandra Stoddard
Unused rooms are such bad feng shui, really bad energy.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FENG SHUI»

Discover the use of feng shui in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to feng shui and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Feng Shui Your Life
Jayme Barrett, Feng Shui consultant to the rich and powerful of Beverly Hills, has written the most comprehensive, life-changing book on the subject.
Jayme Barrett, 2003
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Feng Shui: A Practical Guide for Architects and Designers
This useful guide equips architects and designers with the tools to create well-designed, comfortable environments that enhance clients’ lives.
Vincent Smith, 2006
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Feng shui
Using the Japanese Compass method as a foundation, introduces the elements of feng shui, and describes ways to incorporate those principles into homes and buildings in order to enhance Chi energy and promote well-being,
Simon Brown, 2001
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Feng Shui For Dummies
Feng Shui 101 — discover the benefits and inner power of Feng Shui, understand the Feng Shui Octagon, harness the energies of the Five Elements, and get a grip on different types of cures Energize your home's outdoor spaces — assess the ...
David Daniel Kennedy, 2010
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Feng Shui Facts and Myths
This book will provide you with deeper information on the Chinese cultural traditions of Feng Shui and Astrology.
Larry Sang, 2004
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Feng Shui
In this Little Book, readers learn some feng shui secrets that just might improve their lives.o Kraft paper caseo Plastic jacket with red flocking and gold foil
Debra Keller, 2003
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Beauty Feng Shui: Chinese Techniques for Unveiling Your ...
The same principles of feng shui that help us harmonize our environments can also be applied to our bodies. Focusing on the special needs of women, the author provides exercises and meditations that promote both inner and outer beauty.
Chao-Hsiu Chen, Zhaoxiu Chen, 2000
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Clear Your Clutter With Feng Shui
This book will motivate you to clutter-clear as never before, once you realise just how much your junk has been holding you back!
Karen Kingston, 2013
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Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life: How to Use Feng Shui to ...
Unfortunately, feng shui's seemingly complicated methods are often difficult to learn and apply in a meaningful way. Fortunately, Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life is written in plain and simple English for the modern Western reader.
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Lillian Too's Easy-to-use Feng Shui: 168 Ways to Success
The feng shui expert presents 168 of her favorite tips for improving the flow of positive energy in one's home and garden
Lillian Too, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FENG SHUI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term feng shui is used in the context of the following news items.
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The One Radical New iPhone Feature I Wasn't Expecting
Launch it, and it'll ask that you select preferred media outlets before folding your choices into a stream with elegantly feng shui'd headlines and ... «TIME, Jul 15»
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Screature: Four Columns
Screature still assemble for something unknown and ominous, still dwell in cellars, but the feng shui of Four Columns runs the risk of paralyzing ... «Paste Magazine, Jul 15»
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COLUMN: Hedging your bets
Hedges can play an important role in the feng shui of your garden and as such should not be cast aside without thorough consideration. «Marlborough Express, Jul 15»
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Donna Stellhorn Joins the Board of the International Feng Shui Guild
Donna Stellhorn has been elected to serve on the board of the International Feng Shui Guild. She joins about a dozen other Feng Shui ... «Free Press Release Center, Jul 15»
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Wave of Chinese firms halt stock trading to avoid turmoil
... quick money and chose stocks based on recommendations from a master in feng shui fortune telling and a friend with investing experience. «WTVQ, Jul 15»
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Putin promises to try his hand at yoga
Last July Russia's culture minister Vladimir Medinskiy also spoke out against yoga and the Chinese discipline of Feng Shui, asking for the ... «Newsweek, Jul 15»
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CITY INTERVIEW: Bureaucracy-bashing Barclays chairman John …
He is also a devotee of Feng Shui. 'He really believes in that stuff, probably a legacy of his time in Asia. He likes to be uncluttered, including ... «This is Money, Jul 15»
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Record 20th World's Best Award For Crystal Cruises
Novel features like restaurants with cuisine by Nobu Matsuhisa, ultimate wine experiences, Feng Shui-designed spas, and over-the-top Crystal ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
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Feng Shui for the Garden
This week, landscape architect Liza Blank can show precisely you how to do it at Feng Shui for the Garden, a class that explores ways to optimize the flow of chi ... «Phoenix New Times, Jul 15»
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Unorthodox Taoist Priest Liang Xingyang Attacks U.S. Official's …
“An American, and also a Christian, talking about feng shui – doesn't he fear that it violates his religion? … It's like me asking a Christian to ... «World Religion News, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Feng shui [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/feng-shui>. Apr 2024 ».
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