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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Yin-Yin
"Das Yin-Yin-Konzept ist in der chinesischen Philosophie von großer Bedeutung."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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
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."
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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10 Global Lexicons: How "Yin-Yin" is said worldwide
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Yin-Yin
Transliteration: Yin-Yin
"Le concept de yin-yin est essentiel dans la philosophie chinoise."
Yin-Yin
Transliteration: Yin-Yin
"Das Yin-Yin-Konzept ist in der chinesischen Philosophie von großer Bedeutung."
Yin-Yin
Transliteration: Yin-Yin
"Il concetto di yin-yin è fondamentale nella filosofia cinese."
Yin-Yin
Transliteration: Yin-Yin
"El concepto de yin-yin es esencial en la filosofía china."
Yin-Yin
Transliteration: Yin-Yin
"O conceito de yin-yin é fundamental na filosofia chinesa."
यिन-यिन
Transliteration: Yin-Yin
"यिन-यिन का सिद्धांत चीनी दर्शन में महत्वपूर्ण है।"
阴阴
Transliteration: Yīn yīn
"阴阴的概念在中国哲学中至关重要。"
음음
Transliteration: Eum-eum
"음음 개념은 중국 철학에서 중요합니다."
インイン
Transliteration: Inin
"インインの概念は中国哲学で重要です。"
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