🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Yin-Yin

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Yin-Yin

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Yin-Yin/jɪn jɪn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Das Yin-Yin-Konzept ist in der chinesischen Philosophie von großer Bedeutung."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A term used in Chinese philosophy to describe the feminine, passive, or dark principle in the yin-yang duality.

    "In traditional Chinese medicine, the balance of yin-yin and yang is essential for maintaining health."
  2. 2

    A representation of duality, often used in cultural contexts to symbolize harmony and balance.

    "The yin-yin concept is frequently depicted in art to illustrate the balance between opposing forces."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Yin-Yin' is derived from Chinese, where 'yin' (阴) refers to the concept of shadow or the feminine principle in Taoism. The term has evolved in various contexts, often symbolizing duality and balance in nature, particularly in relation to the yin-yang philosophy.

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