The principle of Yin and Yang is that all things exist as inseparable and contradictory opposites, for example, female-male, dark-light and old-young. ... The principle dates from the 3rd century BCE or even earlier and is a fundamental concept in
Which is the yin and which is the yang?
Yin, Chinese for “female” or “moon,” represents darkness, femininity, passivity, and the earth. Yang (“sun” or “male”) represents light, masculinity, activity, and the heavens. ... In the symbol, yin is represented by the color black and yang, white.
What is the meaning of the Yin Yang?
yinyang, Wade-Giles romanization yin-yang, Japanese in-yō, in Eastern thought, the two complementary forces that make up all aspects and phenomena of life. Yin is a symbol of earth, femaleness, darkness, passivity, and absorption. ... Yang is conceived of as heaven, maleness, light, activity, and penetration.
