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Date: 1600-1700
Language: Chinese
Origin: 'sun, positive'

yang

 noun
     
Related topics: Philosophy
yang [uncountable]
RP the male principle in Chinese philosophy which is active, light, and positive, and which combines with yin (=the female principle) to influence everything in the world
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