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yin

UK/jɪn/ US/ˈjɪn/ fairly common

noun

1.

the dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology

  • “the interaction of yin and yang maintains the harmony of the universe”
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Origin

From early romanizations of Chinese 陰／阴 (yīn), originally used in reference to shaded areas, as of a mountain or home.

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