yin(n = noun.cognition) - the dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology; "the interaction of yin and yang maintains the harmony of the universe"
is a kind of principle, rule
Antonym: yang
A Chinese weight of 2
one of the two fundamental principles. See yin and yang.
yin, n. (in Chinese philosophy) the passive female principle of the universe (cf. YANG).
Etymology:
Chin.