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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Get inspired to refresh your space with these dos and don'ts for improving feng shui in the Lunar New Year.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2025
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The film weaves elements of feng shui and traditional shamanism in its story of an ominous grave investigation.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2025
Directed by Jang Jae-hyun, the supernatural thriller melds feng shui and shamanistic traditions in a haunting narrative about an ominous grave.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
The film weaves elements of feng shui and traditional shamanism in its story of an ominous grave investigation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
Design tricks to transform your home, according to a feng shui expert
Fall in love with your home again with these feng shui-inspired decorating tips from architect Cliff Tan.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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