TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
YIN [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-11-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- History of Religions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- yin-yang
1, record 1, English, yin%2Dyang
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- yinyang 2, record 1, English, yinyang
correct
- yin yang 3, record 1, English, yin%20yang
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Yin yang is the principle of natural and complementary forces, patterns and things that depend on one another and do not make sense on their own. 3, record 1, English, - yin%2Dyang
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Histoire des religions
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- yin-yang
1, record 1, French, yin%2Dyang
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Puisque le concept de yin-yang est une génération harmonieuse de forces opposées, l'essence naturelle des choses est constituante. Ainsi, il n'y a rien qui soit totalement yin ou totalement yang. Le yin et le yang ne sont ni exclusifs ni conflictuels, mais complémentaires l'un à l'autre et, bien qu'ils soient opposés, l'un ne peut exister sans l'autre. 2, record 1, French, - yin%2Dyang
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-12-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Oriental Religions
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- The Supreme Master Ching Hai Meditation Association
1, record 2, English, The%20Supreme%20Master%20Ching%20Hai%20Meditation%20Association
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The general charter of the group is to discuss the Quan Yin Method, [which is a] meditation on the Inner Light and Sound, as taught by Supreme Master Ching Hai... 1, record 2, English, - The%20Supreme%20Master%20Ching%20Hai%20Meditation%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Religions orientales
- Yoga et pilates
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- The Supreme Master Ching Hai Meditation Association
1, record 2, French, The%20Supreme%20Master%20Ching%20Hai%20Meditation%20Association
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Yin organ
1, record 3, English, Yin%20organ
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Yin Organs are the Heart, Lungs, Spleen, Liver, and Kidneys. The Pericardinum is sometimes considered a sixth Yin Organ. The function of the Yin Organs is to produce, transform, regulate, and store the Fundamental Substances. 2, record 3, English, - Yin%20organ
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- organe Yin
1, record 3, French, organe%20Yin
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cinq organes Yin sont : le Cœur, le Foie, la Rate, le Rein, le Poumon. [...] Les cinq organes ont pour fonction de produire, transformer et emmagasiner l'énergie, le sang, les liquides organiques, l'essence acquise et l'essence inné, l'esprit vital. 2, record 3, French, - organe%20Yin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acupuntura
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- órgano Yin
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%B3rgano%20Yin
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Según la medicina china, existen cinco órganos Yin, que se consideran los más importantes para nuestra salud y longevidad. Estos órganos son el corazón, el hígado, los pulmones, los riñones, y el bazo. 1, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%B3rgano%20Yin
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- heart governor 1, record 4, English, heart%20governor
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The heart governor in yin in nature, bilateral, and its energy circulates in a centrifugal direction. It is composed of nine points and called "the absolute yin of the hand". It acts mainly on the heart, the arteries, and the veins; but it also has an influence on the sex organs. 1, record 4, English, - heart%20governor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- maître du cœur - sexualité
1, record 4, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20du%20c%26oelig%3Bur%20%2D%20sexualit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le maître du cœur - sexualité [...] garde pour les chinois sa fonction essentielle de tenir sous sa dépendance la motricité des artères et des veines - on dit qu'il protège le cœur - et, par l'intermédiaire de son rôle dans la vasoconstriction et la vasodilatation, il est en relation avec la sexualité. 1, record 4, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%20du%20c%26oelig%3Bur%20%2D%20sexualit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-06-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- eight principles 1, record 5, English, eight%20principles
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The method of identification of patterns according to the eight principles differs from all others in so far as it is the theoretical basis for all of them and is applicable in every case.... The eight principles are : Interior/Exterior; Full/Empty; Hot/Cold; Yin/Yang. 2, record 5, English, - eight%20principles
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Chinese medicine recognizes many patterns of disharmony. All of them, however, can be preliminarily grouped into what are known as the eight principles. 3, record 5, English, - eight%20principles
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- huit principes 1, record 5, French, huit%20principes
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Huit principes par lesquels on établit un diagnostic des symptômes recueillis lors de l'examen pour en déduire le type, la localisation, la nature de la maladie et le rapport de force entre l'énergie correcte et l'énergie perverse. 1, record 5, French, - huit%20principes
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] le traitement des maladies de la chaleur d'origine externe comme des maladies d'origine interne a été expérimenté et a connu un grand développement par l'application des huit principes. 2, record 5, French, - huit%20principes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-03-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- paisley
1, record 6, English, paisley
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- paisley pattern 1, record 6, English, paisley%20pattern
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A droplet-shaped vegetal motif, similar to half of the yin and yang symbol or the Indian bodhi tree leaf. 1, record 6, English, - paisley
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The design originated in India and spread to Scotland when British soldiers brought home cashmere shawls. From roughly 1800 to 1850, using Jacquard looms, the women of the town of Paisley, Scotland adapted the design and wove woolen shawls, hence the design is popularly known as the paisley pattern. 1, record 6, English, - paisley
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dessin cachemire
1, record 6, French, dessin%20cachemire
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Motif en forme de goutte stylisée. 1, record 6, French, - dessin%20cachemire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-10-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- maduramicin ammonium
1, record 7, English, maduramicin%20ammonium
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- maduramicin ammonium salt 2, record 7, English, maduramicin%20ammonium%20salt
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Maduramicin ammonium is the latest achievement developed by Ping yin Pharmaceutical Factory and the National Agricultural and Microbial Engineering Industrial Testing Base of Beijing Agricultural University.... It is the most effective and the least dosage administered anticoccidial antibiotic, especially for poultry. 3, record 7, English, - maduramicin%20ammonium
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sel d'ammonium de la maduramicine
1, record 7, French, sel%20d%27ammonium%20de%20la%20maduramicine
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- maduramicine ammonium 2, record 7, French, maduramicine%20ammonium
correct, feminine noun
- maduramicine-ammonium 3, record 7, French, maduramicine%2Dammonium
correct, feminine noun
- ammonium de maduramicine 4, record 7, French, ammonium%20de%20maduramicine
avoid, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Maduramicine ammonium. Marques commerciales approuvées: Cygro : Prémélange à 1 % contenant 10 g/kg de maduramicine ammonium. [...] Utilisation approuvée : Dans les aliments sous forme de farine ou d'agglomérés servis aux poulets à griller et aux dindons. [...] Pour aider à prévenir la coccidiose chez les poulets à griller [...] 5, record 7, French, - sel%20d%27ammonium%20de%20la%20maduramicine
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les anticoccidiens donnés à titre préventif ne sont pas des médicaments vétérinaires. Ils sont soumis à la législation sur les additifs alimentaires. 6, record 7, French, - sel%20d%27ammonium%20de%20la%20maduramicine
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-03-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- conception channel 1, record 8, English, conception%20channel
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Ren Mai 2, record 8, English, Ren%20Mai
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This channel has two routes. The first arises in the lower abdomen..., ascends along the midline of the abdomen and chest..., terminating in the region of the eye. The second course arises in the pelvic cavity, enters the spine and ascends along the back. The conception channel is the confluence of the Yin channels. Therefore, abnormality along the conception channel will appear principally in pathological symptoms of the Yin channels... Its function is closely related with pregnancy and therefore has intimate links with the kidneys and uterus. If its Qi is deficient, infertility or other disorders of the urogenital system may result. 1, record 8, English, - conception%20channel
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- vaisseau conception
1, record 8, French, vaisseau%20conception
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Jen (Ren) Mai 1, record 8, French, Jen%20%28Ren%29%20Mai
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il naît dans la zone pelvienne (zone génito-pelvienne et rénale), émerge au périnée, remonte vers l'abdomen, le thorax et se termine au menton. Il possède 24 points. C'est un méridien Yin. Il gère l'énergie de tous les méridiens Yin. 1, record 8, French, - vaisseau%20conception
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
en chinois : ren mai. 2, record 8, French, - vaisseau%20conception
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-05-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- five elements 1, record 9, English, five%20elements
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- five phases 1, record 9, English, five%20phases
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The theory of the five elements is an attempt to classify phenomena in terms or five quintessential processes, represented by the emblems of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. (The Web that has no Weaver, Understanding Chinese Medicine, 1983, p. 343). 1, record 9, English, - five%20elements
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Yin and Yang are related to the basic five elements which make up the universe....(Synopsis of Chinese Acupuncture, 1981, p. 62). 1, record 9, English, - five%20elements
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cinq éléments
1, record 9, French, cinq%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Théorie qui considère que l'univers est formé par le mouvement et la transformation de cinq principes représentés par : le Bois, le Feu, la Terre, le Métal et l'Eau. (Le diagnostic en médecine chinoise, 1983, p. 19). 1, record 9, French, - cinq%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le symbolisme des cinq éléments s'étend par analogie aux saveurs, aux aliments végétaux et carnés, aux couleurs, aux saisons, aux éléments atmosphériques. (Introduction à la connaissance de l'acupuncture, 1979, p. 89). 1, record 9, French, - cinq%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-05-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- lethargy 1, record 10, English, lethargy
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
When energy flow is deficient, has reached its minimum output. (Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 1987, p. 267). 1, record 10, English, - lethargy
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Normal Yin Qi, but deficient Yang Qi, creates lethargy, chillness and poor circulation.(Acupressure for Common Ailments, 1991, p. 16). 1, record 10, English, - lethargy
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- vide
1, record 10, French, vide
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défaut d'énergie, faiblesse, fatigue, sensation de froid. (Dictionnaire pratique d'automassage, 1986, p. 49). 1, record 10, French, - vide
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le vide signifie une faiblesse ou forte diminution quantitative de l'Énergie par une consommation excessive, anormale. On y remédiera par une action de tonification générale. (Acupuncture sans mystère, 1992, p. 165). 1, record 10, French, - vide
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-05-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- overactivity 1, record 11, English, overactivity
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In overactivity conditions ... select more distal points, which are the main points to calm hyperactivity of an energetic orb. Use less local points, which are selected to direct the calming action of the distal points. Apply dispersing techniques to the distal points and neutral technique to the local points. (Acupuncture Energetics, 1991, p. 17). 1, record 11, English, - overactivity
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Excess Yang(Yin normal). Overall Qi is in excess. This results in Heat and overactivity,... A dispersing or calming treatment is required, because Qi is in excess and possibly blocked or overactive.(Acupressure for Common Ailments, 1991, p. 17). 1, record 11, English, - overactivity
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- plénitude
1, record 11, French, pl%C3%A9nitude
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- excès 1, record 11, French, exc%C3%A8s
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'étude de la langue nous permet de distinguer les huit classifications traditionnelles d'un trouble (...) : (...) 8. trouble de l'excès (plénitude). (La médecine chinoise, diététique et phytothérapie, 1985, p. 39). 1, record 11, French, - pl%C3%A9nitude
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'action calmante, sédative, antispasmodique, par massage lent, profond, en dispersion et déblocage, est indiquée dans les cas de plénitude. (Dictionnaire pratique d'automassage, 1986, p. 24). 1, record 11, French, - pl%C3%A9nitude
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Philosophy (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Yin-yang, a term used in Chinese philosophy to indicate the active and passive principles of the universe.... The yin or female force represents the dark, passive, receptive essence. 1, record 12, English, - yin
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Philosophie (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- yin
1, record 12, French, yin
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le yang représente la masculinité [...]; le yin représente la féminité, la passivité, le repos, le froid, l'obscurité, etc. Tous les phénomènes de l'univers ont été créés par l'interaction de ces deux forces. 1, record 12, French, - yin
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified:


