yin

¹ American  

[yin] / yɪn /

noun

1. (in Chinese philosophy and religion) the negative, dark, and feminine principle, the counterpart of yang.

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yin ² American  

[yin] / yɪn /

adjective

Scot.

1. one.

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Yin ³ American  

[yin] / yɪn /

noun

1. Shang.

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yin British  

/ jɪn /

determiner

1. a Scot word for one

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Etymology

Origin of yin

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

“It’s a little yin and yang. Maybe we need a little bit of both.”

From Los Angeles Times

Being supportive and demanding are a yin and yang—children need both from their parents to succeed.

From The Wall Street Journal

The source said the deputy should be the "yin to the yang" of No 10.

From BBC

“Like yin and yang,” said Mason, who also worked with both at Notre Dame.

From Los Angeles Times

He seemed extremely stable — like he could be the yin to my yang.

From Los Angeles Times