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yin and yang — yin and yang, n. (Chinese philosophy) the two fundamental principles, one negative, dark, passive, cold, wet, and feminine (yin) and the other (yang) positive, bright, active, dry, hot and masculine. The interactions and balance of these forces… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
yin and yang — yin′ and yang′ n. ear pho (in Chinese philosophy and religion) two principles, one negative, dark, and feminine (yin), and one positive, bright, and masculine(yang) whose interaction influences the destinies of creatures and things. • Etymology:… … From formal English to slang
yin and yang — n [U] the ancient Chinese ↑philosophy which is based on the idea that everything in the universe is formed and influenced by the combination of two forces called ↑yin and ↑yang … Dictionary of contemporary English
yin and yang — noun uncount in Chinese PHILOSOPHY, the two opposite principles and forces that are thought to exist in all things … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Yin and yang — For information about (and other uses of) the symbol , see Taijitu. Taoism This article is part of a series on Taoism … Wikipedia
yin and yang — noun : opposite sides, elements, or extremes cowboys and Indians are the yin and yang of America Richard Rodriguez the daily yin and yang of the campaign Steve Lopez * * * (in Chinese philosophy and religion) two principles, one negative, dark,… … Useful english dictionary
yin and yang — In Chinese philosophy, yin and yang are opposite forces that form a whole. Everything contains both yin and yang in a balance that is always changing, such as hot and cold, day and night, and health and disease. In traditional Chinese medicine,… … English dictionary of cancer terms
yin and yang — noun (U) the ancient Chinese philosophy which is based on the idea that everything in the Universe is formed and influenced by the combination of two forces called yin and yang … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
yin and yang — noun Date: 1848 opposite sides, elements, or extremes < the daily yin and yang of the campaign Steve Lopez > … New Collegiate Dictionary
Yin and Yang (Fish albums) — Infobox Album | Name = Yin Type = Compilation Artist = Fish Released = 28 August 1995 Genre = Progressive rock Label = Dick Bros Record Company Producer = James Cassidy and others Last album = Suits (1993) | This album = Yin / Yang (1995) Next… … Wikipedia
yin and yang — (in Chinese philosophy and religion) two principles, one negative, dark, and feminine (yin), and one positive, bright, and masculine (yang), whose interaction influences the destinies of creatures and things. [1930 35; < Chin yin yáng] * * * … Universalium
