fung1 seoi2風水风水
Jyutpingfung1 seoi2
Yalefūng séui
Definition
Feng shui; traditional Chinese geomancy determining fortune based on the surrounding environment.
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How it's used
Refers to the traditional practice of arranging living spaces to harmonize with environmental energy. It is frequently discussed in the context of choosing office locations, buying apartments, or even deciding where to place furniture to ensure prosperity and health. People often consult a professional, known as a 風水師, before making major life decisions.
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Avoid using it as a direct synonym for luck or fortune. While it relates to potential outcomes, it specifically describes the environmental arrangement or the practice itself, not the abstract concept of good luck.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
