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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFeng Shui
/ˈfɛŋ ˈʃweɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A Chinese philosophical system of harmonizing everyone with their surrounding environment.
"Many people consult Feng Shui experts to arrange their homes for better energy flow." - 2
The art of placement and arrangement of space to achieve harmony and balance.
"The office was designed with Feng Shui principles to enhance productivity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Feng Shui' originates from Chinese, literally meaning 'wind-water.' It has been used since the Han dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) to describe the practice of arranging the environment to promote harmony and balance. Over centuries, it evolved into a complex system of aesthetics and philosophy that influences architecture and urban planning.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Feng Shui" is said worldwide
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Feng Shui
Transliteration: Feng Shui
"De nombreuses personnes consultent des experts en Feng Shui pour améliorer l'énergie de leur maison."
Feng Shui
Transliteration: Feng Shui
"Das Büro wurde nach Feng Shui-Prinzipien gestaltet, um die Produktivität zu steigern."
Feng Shui
Transliteration: Feng Shui
"Molte persone si rivolgono a esperti di Feng Shui per migliorare l'energia delle loro case."
Feng Shui
Transliteration: Feng Shui
"Muchas personas consultan a expertos en Feng Shui para mejorar la energía de sus hogares."
Feng Shui
Transliteration: Feng Shui
"Muitas pessoas consultam especialistas em Feng Shui para melhorar a energia de suas casas."
फेंग शुई
Transliteration: Feng Shui
"कई लोग अपने घरों की ऊर्जा को बेहतर बनाने के लिए फेंग शुई विशेषज्ञों से परामर्श करते हैं।"
风水
Transliteration: Fēngshuǐ
"许多人咨询风水专家来改善他们家的能量流。"
풍수
Transliteration: Pungsu
"많은 사람들이 집의 에너지를 개선하기 위해 풍수 전문가에게 상담합니다."
風水
Transliteration: Fūsui
"多くの人々が自宅のエネルギーを改善するために風水の専門家に相談します。"
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