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yin

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
yin /ˈjɪn/ noun
yin
/ˈjɪn/
noun
Learner's definition of YIN
[noncount] in Chinese philosophy
: one of the two forces that together form everything that exists : the female principle of the universe that is considered dark and passive and is associated with earth(中国哲学的)阴 compare yang

the yin and yang

chiefly US
: the two opposite sides or parts of something同一事物的两个对立面
BNC: 34912 COCA: 20545
: the feminine passive principle in nature that in Chinese cosmology is exhibited in darkness, cold, or wetness and that combines with yang to produce all that comes to be

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Yanging the yin, the album's second half offers Andress' exhilarating revelation of new love. Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 Not different in the diametrical yin-to-their-yang kind of way. al, 8 July 2022 The yin and the yang; the reliever and the starter. Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2022 Alan is also an extremely important part of the show—the yin to Nadia's yang—so Charlie Barnett would be back as well. Evan Romano, Men's Health, 23 Apr. 2022 Allen compares his time studying music at Brigham Young University to a yin-and-yang symbol. The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Mar. 2022 The couple’s pose, meanwhile, evokes the yin-and-yang symbol — a deliberate choice by Joseph, who was inspired by their infinite love for one another. Marvin Joseph, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2022 Opposite Gaga is Driver, the yin to her yang, tall, reserved and sober. Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2022 In the previous Matrix films, Neo and Agent Smith are the only characters who can fly, a nod to their yin-and-yang existence. Robert Daniels, Vulture, 22 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Beijing) yīn

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yin was in 1671
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