侌 (yīn) - An ancient form of 陰 (yīn), meaning 'cloudy',

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yīn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 人

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侌 · yīn

An ancient form of 陰 (yīn), meaning 'cloudy', 'overcast', 'shady', 'yin' (the feminine/passive principle in Chinese philosophy).

An ancient form of 陰 (yīn), meaning 'cloudy',

Usage highlights

Ancient form of yinCloudy skyYin shadowYin principleYin energy

Synonyms

  • 陰— yin; shady; feminine principle
  • 暗— dark; dim
  • 影— shadow; reflection

Antonyms

  • 陽— yang; sunny; masculine principle
  • 明— bright; clear
  • 光— light; radiance

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient character for yin (侌) is the precursor to 陰.
  • Inscriptions on oracle bones used 侌 to denote cloudy weather (侌天).
  • This character represents the concept of shadow (侌影).

Collocations

  • Ancient form of yin(古侌)
  • Cloudy sky(侌天)
  • Yin shadow(侌影)
  • Yin principle(侌陽)
  • Yin energy(侌氣)

Idioms

  • The interplay of yin and yang(侌陽交替)
  • Seeking shade under a tree(大樹侌下)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 侌 is the ancient form of 陰, representing the shaded, northern side of a hill.
  • It forms the basis for the yin-yang (陰陽) concept in Chinese philosophy.
  • Appears in early Chinese texts and bronze inscriptions as the original yin character.

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