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yin

/jɪn/

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noun

/jɪn/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тёмное, отрицательное, женское начало в китайской дуалистической космологии, часто противопоставляемое ян.

A noun referring to the dark, negative, feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology, often contrasted with yang.

uncountable

  1. Feminine principle in Chinese philosophyB2formal

    The dark, negative, and feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology, often associated with the moon, earth, and passivity.

    ruИнь

    • In traditional Chinese thought, yin and yang are complementary forces.
    • Yin is often symbolized by the color black and the moon.
    • The concept of yin represents receptivity and introspection.

    Antonymsyang

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  • yin's possessive singular form