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Date: 1600-1700
Language: Chinese
Origin: 'moon, negative'

yin

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