31. Good Feng Shui in New York
第31課 紐約好風(fēng)水
Feng shui, or geomancy in English, is becoming more and more popular in America.
風(fēng)水,英文稱作geomancy,在美國越來越受到歡迎。
The Chinese consider feng shui old news, but to Americans, it's something brand-new.
風(fēng)水對中國人來說已稀松平常,但對美國人來說卻頗為新鮮。
Store and home owners are consulting feng shui masters for advice.
時下商店主人和屋主紛紛向風(fēng)水師求救。
How did this ancient Chinese tradition make its way across the seas?
這個中國古老的傳統(tǒng)是如何遠渡重洋的呢?
The answer is quite simple.
答案很簡單。
Chinese businessmen have been building high rises in America.
中國商人不斷地在美國興建高樓大廈,
They deem it necessary to rely on feng shui experts, just as they would at home.
而他們認(rèn)為有必要照風(fēng)水專家的話去做,就像他們在國內(nèi)那樣。
More and more wealthy Americans are beginning to believe in geomancy.
有錢的美國人開始相信風(fēng)水。
They say that geomancy in New York make US$250 an hour!
據(jù)說紐約的風(fēng)水師一小時可以賺進兩百五十塊美金!
In view of this, we can foresee a bright future for geomancy in America.
有鑒于此,我們可以預(yù)見風(fēng)水在美國將大有可為。