yin

BrE /ˈjɪn/ AmE /ˈjɪn/

noun en → es

1 CHINESE PHILOSOPHY C1

the negative or passive principle in Chinese philosophy, believed to exist in all natural things and forces alongside yang (the positive or active principle)

yin (filosofía china)

Collocations yin y yang

  • The concept of yin and yang is central to Chinese philosophy.

    El concepto de yin y yang es central en la filosofía china.

2 SYMBOL C1

the symbol for the negative or passive principle in Chinese philosophy, consisting of a black semicircle with a white spot inside it on a white background and a white semicircle with a black spot inside it on a black background

símbolo de yin (filosofía china)

Collocations símbolo de yin

  • The symbol for yin is often used in Chinese art and design.

    El símbolo de yin se utiliza a menudo en el arte y diseño chino.