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yin

yin

noun YEEN Rare

Origin: Chinese 'yīn' (dark, feminine principle)

Usage Note

Yin is used in French as in English, always paired with yang in the concept le yin et le yang. It is invariable (no plural form). In French wellness and philosophy writing, the pair symbolises complementary opposites such as night/day or rest/activity.

Examples

"Le yin et le yang s'équilibrent mutuellement."

Natural Translation

Yin and yang balance each other.

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