Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yin-and-yang
noun
/jɪn ənd jæŋ/
Definition
A Chinese philosophical concept that describes how seemingly opposite forces are interconnected and interdependent in the natural world.
Examples
- The concept of yin-and-yang is often illustrated with a circular symbol that depicts the balance between light and dark.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, practitioners use the yin-and-yang theory to understand how to restore balance in the body.
- Yin-and-yang can be observed in many aspects of life, from day and night to male and female energies.
Meaning
Yin-and-yang illustrates the duality of nature, emphasizing that opposite forces can be complementary and are necessary for balance.
Synonyms
- dualism
- complementary opposites
- balance
