Etymology

fung shui

Today it means: Synonym of feng shui: the Cantonese-derived name. Full definition →

Cantonese 風水 /风水
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  1. Cantonese · borrowed from風水 /风水
  2. English todayfung shui

From Cantonese 風水 /风水 (fung¹ seoi²). Doublet of feng shui.

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