n. A Chinese weight of 2
n. (Chinese philosophy) one of the two fundamental principles. See yin and yang. [ PJC ]
n. (Chinese philosophy) the two fundamental principles, one negative, dark, passive, cold, wet, and feminine (yin) and the other (yang) positive, bright, active, dry, hot and masculine. The interactions and balance of these forces in people and nature influence their behavior and fate. [ RHUD ] [ PJC ]
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