yang

noun
UK: /jæŋ/
US: /jæŋ/

  1. In Chinese philosophy, yang is one of two opposing principles. It is associated with activity, light, and masculinity.

    1. The balance of yin and yang is essential for good health. [ ] [ ]
    2. In Feng Shui, promoting yang energy can bring vitality to a space, influencing personal growth. [ ] [ ]

  2. The active, bright, or male principle.

    1. The room felt too yin, it needed more yang to brighten it up. [ ] [ ]
    2. He sought to increase the yang aspects of his personality through focused activity. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

masculinity activity light
yang adjective

  1. Characterized by active, bright, or male qualities; relating to the yang principle.

    1. The yang energy of the sun is very powerful. [ ] [ ]
    2. The martial art form emphasized yang movements for strength and aggression. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "yang" in English means: In Chinese philosophy, yang is one of two opposing principles. It is associated with activity, light, and masculinity., The active, bright, or male principle..

The phonetic transcription of "yang" is /jæŋ/ in British English and /jæŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "yang": masculinity, activity, light.

Example usage of "yang": "The balance of yin and yang is essential for good health.". More examples on the page.