风水

風水
fēngshuǐ
noun HSK 7 #17,782

Meanings

  1. 1 feng shui
  2. 2 geomancy
  3. 3 the practice of spatial arrangement for harmony

Characters

Literally 'wind and water' — the ancient Chinese practice of harmonizing with one's environment

Examples

Tā qǐng le fēngshuǐ xiānshēng lái kàn fángzi.
He invited a feng shui master to inspect the house.
Hěn duō rén xiāngxìn fēngshuǐ huì yǐngxiǎng yùnqì.
Many people believe feng shui can affect one's luck.

Tips

culture
风水 is a traditional Chinese practice dating back thousands of years. It governs the placement of buildings, furniture, and graves to maximize positive energy (). It remains influential in modern Chinese architecture and real estate.

Stroke Order

fēng
shuǐ