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yīn

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English meaning

  • yin noun In Chinese philosophy, the passive, dark, and feminine principle, traditionally paired with yang.

Senses

阴 is used for these senses in English:

  • yin (philosophy) A principle in Chinese and related East Asian philosophies associated with dark, cool, female, etc. elements of the natural world.
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