YIN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does yin mean? 

• YIN (noun)
  The noun YIN has 1 sense:

1. the dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology

  Familiarity information: YIN used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• YIN (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Context example:

the interaction of yin and yang maintains the harmony of the universe

Hypernyms ("yin" is a kind of...):

principle; rule (a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct)

Domain region:

Cathay; China; Communist China; mainland China; People's Republic of China; PRC; Red China (a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world)

Antonym:

yang (the bright positive masculine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology)

 Context examples 

“Wot’s ’e been s’yin’ to yer?” Thomas Mugridge demanded a moment later.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

Oriental medicine aims to restore the body’s balance and harmony between the natural opposing forces of yin and yang, which can block qi and cause disease.

(Oriental medicine, NCI Dictionary)

Oriental medicine aims to restore the body's balance and harmony between the natural opposing forces of yin and yang, which can block qi and cause disease.

(Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, NCI Dictionary)