Feng shui

Feng shui (English pronunciation: /ˌfʌŋˈʃweɪ/ fung-SHWAY, formerly /ˈfʌŋʃuː.i/ FUNG-shoo-ee; simplified Chinese: 风水; traditional Chinese: 風水; pinyin: fēng shuǐ, pronounced [fə́ŋʂwèi]) is an ancient Chinese system of aesthetics believed to use the laws of both Heaven (astronomy) and Earth (geography) to help one improve life by receiving positive qi. The original designation for the discipline is Kan Yu (simplified Chinese: 堪舆; traditional Chinese... more

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