Meaning
A principle in Chinese and related East Asian philosophies associated with bright, hot, masculine, etc. elements of the natural world.
Etymology
Origin: Chinese
From early romanizations of Chinese 陽／阳 (yáng), originally in reference to the sunny side of areas such as mountains and dwellings.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
yin
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles: