yin

noun

ˈyin

: the feminine passive principle in nature that in Chinese cosmology is exhibited in darkness, cold, or wetness and that combines with yang to produce all that comes to be

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Wearing just the right pair of nerdy glasses and delivering a muted performance, Harrelson is a believable everyman thrust into a harrowing situation — the anxious yin to the gregarious yang of his usual roles. —

Tim Grierson, Vulture, 14 July 2024 For example, warm lighting paired with an accent armchair or a painting to bring in a splash of color to your room balances out the yin with the yang. —

Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024 More Easy Fixes in Your Bedroom for Better Feng Shui Balance Ying and Yang Incorporate both soft, calming elements (yin) and vibrant, energizing elements (yang) into your bedroom decor. —

Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024 Mvula, inspired by a former dominant male leopard in the region, is the yin to Karula’s yang. —

Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for yin