noun
yang
YANG/jæŋ/
The active, bright, masculine principle in Chinese philosophy.
The sunlit tai chi practitioner illustrates yang through his active movements.
Etymology
Mandarin yang is said to mean “male, daylight, solar.” These associations connect the masculine principle of Chinese philosophy with daylight and the sun.
In context
yang right and we we have a lot of Yang in our culture right now it's like like you add the thing you know Yang being sort of like the the out the outward the masculine
More examples
- In Chinese philosophy, yang complements yin rather than replacing it.
- Sunlight and warmth are commonly associated with yang.
- The teacher describes yang as the masculine principle paired with yin.
Forms
yang
yin noun — The passive, dark, feminine principle paired with yang.