No. 6,751 in Dutch
yin
In Dutch, "yin" refers to the feminine, passive, or receptive principle in Chinese philosophy (yin-yang).
In a sentence
De filosofie van yin en yang leert ons over balans.
The philosophy of yin and yang teaches us about balance.
Here, 'yin' refers to a concept from Chinese philosophy, paired with 'yang'.
Mijn vriend is bezig met yin yoga voor ontspanning.
My friend is practicing yin yoga for relaxation.
In this context, 'yin' describes a style of yoga that focuses on slow and deep postures.
Het schilderij toont de energie van een yin landschap.
The painting depicts the energy of a yin landscape.
'Yin' here suggests an artistic interpretation of phenomena associated with the yin characteristic, such as softness or receptivity.
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