American English pronunciation

How to pronounce yin

IPA transcription: ['jɪn]

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Noun

  • the dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology

    “the interaction of yin and yang maintains the harmony of the universe”

Usage examples

  • Then you'll die in the midst of trying to realize your destiny.
  • The playing season runs from mid-April until late August.
  • To her amazement, she found a supermarket trolley lying on the seabed.
  • Matt Sesow's paintings adorned the theater along with David Bickford playing piano live.
  • He has also published "Flying Visits", a collection of travel writing for "The Observer".
  • The two men hurried back and found the cylinder still lying in the same position.
  • He's probably trying the gate!
  • Scattered groups of people were hurrying from the direction of Woking.
  • When I'm buying a guitar I tend to just fiddle with lots until I find one I really like.
  • A little girl is playing tennis on an outdoor court