yin
noun/jɪn/
Frequency rank: #9,115 most common English word
Meaning
The passive, dark, and feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology, complementary to yang.
Example sentence
In traditional Chinese philosophy, yin represents darkness, passivity, and the feminine principle.
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