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Definition: Meaning of, yin in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / jɪn /

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  1. 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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yin used in phrases

  • Kuan Yin (noun)
    1. Buddhism a female Bodhisattva; often called goddess of mercy and considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; identified with Japanese Kwannon
  • Kwan-yin (noun)
    1. Buddhism a female Bodhisattva; often called goddess of mercy and considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; identified with Japanese Kwannon
  • yin and yang (noun)
    1. the ancient Chinese PHILOSOPHY which is based on the idea that everything in the universe is formed and influenced by the combination of two forces called YIN and YANG
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