yīn
yáng

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philosophy

Meaning of 阴阳

阴阳 means yin and yang; the two opposing cosmic forces in ancient Chinese philosophy; ancient astronomy; the study of celestial bodies and calendar systems. Pronounced yīn yáng.

  • yin and yang; the two opposing cosmic forces in ancient Chinese philosophy
  • ancient astronomy; the study of celestial bodies and calendar systems
  • geomancy; divination; fortune-telling arts including astrology and feng shui

Definitions & Examples

Yīn
yáng
shì
Dào
jiā
xiǎng
de
xīn
gài
niàn
zhī
 

Yin and yang is one of the core concepts of Daoist philosophy.

Zhōng
rèn
wéi
rén
jiàn
kāng
jué
yīn
yáng
píng
héng
 

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that human health depends on the balance of yin and yang.

Wàn
dōu
yǒu
yīn
yáng
liǎng
miàn
 

All things have both yin and yang aspects.