The concepts of Yin and Yang originate in ancient Chinese philosophy and metaphysics, which describes two primal opposing but complementary forces found in all things in the universe. Yin is the darker element. It is sad, passive, dark, feminine, downward-seeking, and corresponds to the night; Yang is happy, the brighter element. It is active, light, masculine, upward-seeking and corresponds to the day; Yin is often symbolized by water, while Yang is symbolized by fire.
Yin (feminine, dark, passive force) and Yang (masculine, bright, active force) are descriptions of complementary opposites rather than absolutes. Any Yin/Yang dichotomy can be seen as its opposite when viewed from another perspective. The categorisation is seen as one of convenience. Most forces in nature can be seen as having Yin and Yang states, and the two are usually in movement rather than held in absolute stasis.
2006-09-27 06:30:41
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answered by Anonymous
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Yin and Yang represent the polar forces of a whole. The Yin/Yang concept offers understanding of the universe and all of it's creations. Everything has opposing forces, from the magnetic poles of the earth to an individual's personality. Even the word in(divi(d)ual) suggests; (in) inside, (divid(e) separate, (dual) two- while meaning ONE.
Yin and Yang reflect balance and the perfect union of opposites.
There would be no warm water without hot or cold.
In fact, we could not know one without the other- what is hot, if you have never known cold?
2006-09-27 14:43:05
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answered by Lovesworth 2
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I've never heard of Ying Yang....
But Yin and Yang represent the opposite sides of life
Good and Evil
Male and Female
Passive and Agressive
2006-09-27 13:33:11
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answered by CaseySokach 3
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i think it means- in every good there is little evil, and in every evil there is little good. it means- nothing is black and white
2006-09-27 16:13:47
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answered by Vlad 2
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yo mamma! jk, yo sk8er!
(been sk8in 4 five yrs)
2006-09-27 13:33:31
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answered by eric.? 2
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peace, I believe.
2006-09-27 13:48:42
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answered by Bchlvr 4
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I DONT NO!!!!!!
2006-09-27 13:29:49
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answered by Anonymous
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