yin in Chinese
yin in Chinese is 阴 — yin means in Chinese philosophy, the passive, dark, and feminine principle, traditionally paired with yang.
yin in Chinese
阴
Pronounced: yīn
(philosophy) A principle in Chinese and related East Asian philosophies associated with dark, cool, female, etc. elements of the natural world.
What does "yin" mean?
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noun In Chinese philosophy, the passive, dark, and feminine principle, traditionally paired with yang.
"In her philosophy class, she learned that yin is linked with darkness and stillness."
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yin in a sentence
- In her philosophy class, she learned that yin is linked with darkness and stillness.
- The teacher explained how yin and its partner balance each other in nature.
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What is "yin" in Chinese?
"yin" in Chinese is 阴. yin means: In Chinese philosophy, the passive, dark, and feminine principle, traditionally paired with yang.
How do you pronounce 阴?
"yin" in Chinese is 阴, pronounced "yīn".
How do you use "yin" in a sentence?
Example: "In her philosophy class, she learned that yin is linked with darkness and stillness." In Chinese, "yin" is 阴.
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