Definition of YIN

yin

Meanings

Noun

  • the dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology
    • "the interaction of yin and yang maintains the harmony of the universe"
  • A principle in Chinese and related East Asian philosophies associated with dark, cool, female, etc. elements of the natural world.

Num

  • The number one, primarily used in Scotland and Ulster

Origin / Etymology

From early romanizations of Chinese 陰/阴 (yīn), originally used in reference to shaded areas, as of a mountain or home.

Antonyms

yang

Scrabble Score: 6

yin is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
yin is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
yin is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 6

yin is a valid Words With Friends word