feng shui
noun
: 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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In the novel, the protagonist Hana learns of a feng shui belief that says placing something yellow on the west side of one’s home will improve a person’s financial fortune.
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Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
The store’s two feng shui masters offer guidance on how to arrange a new home to harmonize the flow of qi, cosmic energy, or how to select an auspicious wedding date, for example.
—Ko Lyn Cheang, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
Her recommendation is to trust your intuition and follow the feng shui expert, book, or tip that resonates with you, with mindful intention.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
The whole building, Walker said, was also built with feng shui in mind; a specialist was hired to work with the architect.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 20 Nov. 2025
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Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
The store’s two feng shui masters offer guidance on how to arrange a new home to harmonize the flow of qi, cosmic energy, or how to select an auspicious wedding date, for example.
—Ko Lyn Cheang, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
Her recommendation is to trust your intuition and follow the feng shui expert, book, or tip that resonates with you, with mindful intention.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
The whole building, Walker said, was also built with feng shui in mind; a specialist was hired to work with the architect.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 20 Nov. 2025
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feng shui
noun
ˈfəŋ-ˈshwē 
-ˈshwā
: a Chinese system for positioning a building and objects within a building in a way that is thought to agree with spiritual forces and to bring health and happiness
Etymology
from Chinese fēng "wind" and shǔi "water"
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