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Ян — meaning in English

Yan

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English meaning

Ian name A male given name from Scottish Gaelic Eòin, equivalent to English John.
yang noun In Chinese philosophy, the active, bright, hot, and masculine principle that pairs with yin to form a balanced whole.

Senses

Ян is used for these senses in English:

Ian A en given name, equivalent to English John.
yang (philosophy) A principle in Chinese and related East Asian philosophies associated with bright, hot, masculine, etc. elements of the natural world.

yang — full definition

noun In Chinese philosophy, the active, bright, hot, and masculine principle that pairs with yin to form a balanced whole.
noun The former monetary unit of Korea, used from 1892 to 1902.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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