jam1 joeng4陰陽阴阳
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Yaleyām yèuhng
Definition
Yin and yang; a concept in Chinese philosophy representing opposite yet complementary forces.
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How it's used
Beyond the philosophical concept, this term is frequently invoked in traditional Chinese medicine to describe the internal balance of the body. It is often used metaphorically to describe people or things that are polar opposites yet exist in a complementary relationship. When someone says two people are like 陰陽, they imply that the pair functions well precisely because their differences balance each other out.
Examples
Their personalities are like yin and yang, completely different.
Do you know how yin and yang are balanced?
Related words
Common phrases
balance of yin and yang
harmony of yin and yang
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
