dragon vein; longmai
In feng shui, the flow of qi along mountain ranges, believed to influence the land's energy. Often used in geomancy and traditional Chinese philosophy.
See also: 竜穴
In feng shui, mountain ranges are called dragon veins, and the flow of qi along them is considered important.
This land is said to have a dragon vein running through it, and is considered auspicious.
Standard modern spelling using 竜.
Traditional spelling using 龍; common in older or more formal contexts.
From Chinese 龍脈／龙脉 (lóngmài), literally 'dragon vein'. The term entered Japanese through feng shui texts.