No. 2,033 in Chinese
阴阳
"Yin and Yang": Opposing yet complementary forces in Chinese philosophy symbolizing balance and harmony in nature and life.
In a sentence
阴阳之间孕育了万物。
Between Yin and Yang, all things are nurtured.
Used metaphorically to represent the balance and interaction of opposites that give rise to life.
中医学讲究阴阳平衡以保持健康。
Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the balance of Yin and Yang to maintain health.
Refers to philosophical concepts in traditional Chinese medicine regarding harmony and balance.
他的性格像阴阳两面的镜子，有时温和有时激烈。
His personality is like a mirror with two sides, Yin and Yang, sometimes gentle and sometimes fierce.
Used to describe contrasting aspects of a person's character metaphorically.
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