yin
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• noun
In Chinese philosophy, the passive, dark, feminine, or negative principle of the universe, associated with earth, coolness, and receptivity, which interacts with its complementary opposite, yang, to maintain cosmic harmony.
"Traditional Chinese medicine seeks to restore health by balancing the body's internal yin and yang."
The Yin dynasty, an alternative historical name for the late Shang dynasty of ancient China, or the name of its last capital city near modern Anyang.
"Archaeological excavations at the ruins of Yin uncovered thousands of inscribed oracle bones from the late Shang period."
• adjective
Relating to, possessing, or characteristic of the passive, receptive, cooling, or feminine cosmic principle in Chinese philosophy and traditional medicine.
"Slow, restorative yoga practices are designed to cultivate yin energy and calm the nervous system."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Mandarin Chinese 'yīn', literally meaning 'shady side (of a hill or river)', which came to represent the dark, receptive, and feminine cosmic principle in contrast to 'yáng' (the sunny side).