Meaning & use
feng shui
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Meaning
noununcountable
A Chinese system of arranging furniture and objects in a space to create harmony and good energy flow.
Grammar: Uncountable: say 'Feng shui is important,' not 'a feng shui' or 'feng shuis.'
Patterns
- practice feng shui
- use feng shui
- feng shui in a room
They rearranged the living room according to feng shui.
Many people believe that good feng shui brings peace and prosperity.
She hired a consultant to apply feng shui to her new office.
Common combinations
- practice feng shui
- Some interior designers practice feng shui when planning a home.
- good feng shui
- A clear entrance is considered good feng shui.
- feng shui consultant
- They asked a feng shui consultant to suggest changes.
- according to feng shui
- According to feng shui, mirrors should not face the front door.
Synonyms and how they differ
- geomancy
- A broader term for similar practices of arranging spaces; 'feng shui' is the specific Chinese tradition.
Commonly confused: feng shui or funkshway?
feng shui vs funkshway
A misspelling based on pronunciation; the correct spelling is 'feng shui.'
Practice
Which sentence uses 'feng shui' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Feng shui' is uncountable, so it does not take 'a' or a plural -s. The other options incorrectly treat it as countable.
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