Meaning & use
feng shui
A Chinese philosophical system for arranging spaces and objects to create balance and positive energy flow.
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She used feng shui principles to decide where to place the furniture in her new office.
According to feng shui, keeping the entryway clear invites good energy into the home.
A note on using this word
'Funkshway' is a phonetic spelling; the correct term is the Chinese loanword 'feng shui,' pronounced roughly 'fung shway.'
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