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yangIn Chinese philosophy, the active male cosmic principle of the universe, characterized as masculine and creative and associated with heaven, heat, and light

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: In Chinese philosophy, the active male cosmic principle of the universe, characterized as masculine and creative and associated with heaven, heat, and light

Pronunciation (IPA): /jæŋ/

Korean meaning: 중국 철학에서 우주의 능동적이고 남성적인 원리, 창조적이며 하늘, 열, 빛과 연관됨

Korean pronunciation: 야ㅇ (강세: 야ㅇ)

Example Sentences

  • My yoga instructor says I have too much yang energy - apparently I need to chill out and find my inner yin.
  • The feng shui expert recommended adding more yang elements to brighten up the dark corner.
  • He's all yang and no yin - always active, never relaxing, like a caffeinated hamster.

yang

NOUN

//jæŋ//

In Chinese philosophy, the active male cosmic principle of the universe, characterized as masculine and creative and associated with heaven, heat, and light

yang concept
💡 Concept

Active masculine cosmic principle of creation

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yang rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

As temple bells rang and the monk sang, yang energy filled the dawn

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/jæŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/jæŋ/

🌳Etymology

Origin

중국어 '陽(양)'에서 유래되었으며, 원래 '태양이 비치는 언덕의 남쪽 면'을 의미했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 밝음, 따뜻함, 남성성을 상징하는 철학적 개념으로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

banghangrangsang
bang
hang
rang
sang

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My yoga instructor says I have too much yang energy - apparently I need to chill out and find my inner yin.

The feng shui expert recommended adding more yang elements to brighten up the dark corner.

😄 Fun example

He's all yang and no yin - always active, never relaxing, like a caffeinated hamster.

Traditional Chinese medicine seeks to balance yin and yang in the body.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

masculine principleactive forcepositive energycreative power

Antonyms

yinfeminine principlepassive force

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taoismphilosophybalancedualityfeng shui