TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
YIN [7 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 symbol
1, record 1, English, yin%2Dyang%20symbol
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- taijitu 2, record 1, English, taijitu
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The white dot in the black area and the black dot in the white area connote coexistence and unity of opposites to form a whole. The curvy line signifies that there are no absolute separations between the two opposites. The yin-yang symbol, then, embodies both sides: duality, paradox, unity in diversity, change, and harmony. 3, record 1, English, - yin%2Dyang%20symbol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Histoire des religions
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- symbole du yin-yang
1, record 1, French, symbole%20du%20yin%2Dyang
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- symbole du yin yang 2, record 1, French, symbole%20du%20yin%20yang
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le symbole du yin-yang représente la relation et l'interdépendance entre le yin et le yang. Le point blanc dans la partie noire et le point noir dans la partie blanche signifie que dans le yin(noir), il y a toujours la semence de yang(le point blanc), et vice versa. 1, record 1, French, - symbole%20du%20yin%2Dyang
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-11-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- History of Religions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- yin-yang
1, record 2, English, yin%2Dyang
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- yinyang 2, record 2, English, yinyang
correct
- yin yang 3, record 2, English, yin%20yang
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - yin%2Dyang
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Histoire des religions
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- yin-yang
1, record 2, French, yin%2Dyang
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - yin%2Dyang
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 1998-03-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- conception channel 1, record 4, English, conception%20channel
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Ren Mai 2, record 4, English, Ren%20Mai
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - conception%20channel
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vaisseau conception
1, record 4, French, vaisseau%20conception
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Jen (Ren) Mai 1, record 4, French, Jen%20%28Ren%29%20Mai
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - vaisseau%20conception
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
en chinois : ren mai. 2, record 4, French, - vaisseau%20conception
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-05-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 5, Main entry term, English
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tao is the belief that human beings are part of nature. This means that we experience the constant flow and change of nature. (Acupressure for Common Ailments, 1991, p. 13). 1, record 5, English, - Tao
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
According to the Tao, human beings, the sun and stars, plants and animals are one entity, one fabric. (Acupressure for Everybody, 1991, p. 13). 1, record 5, English, - Tao
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Tao
1, record 5, French, Tao
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Tao est la voie qui régit l’univers et tout ce qu’il renferme tels que le soleil, la lune, les planètes, la terre, les animaux, les végétaux et l’homme. (L’acupuncture et vous, 1981, p. 37). 1, record 5, French, - Tao
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'Univers, macrocosme contenant des Mondes, contient aussi Ciel/Terre qui fait partie de Yin/Yang issu lui-même de Tao, Unité créatrice suprême.(Acupuncture sans mystère, 1992, p. 34). 1, record 5, French, - Tao
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Philosophy (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Yin-yang, a term used in Chinese philosophy to indicate the active and passive principles of the universe. The yang or male force represents the light, active, generative essence. 1, record 6, English, - yang
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Philosophie (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le yang représente la masculinité, l'activité, le mouvement, le chaud, la lumière, etc. ;le yin représente la féminité, la passivité [...] Tous les phénomènes de l'univers ont été crées par l'interaction de ces deux forces. 1, record 6, French, - yang
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Philosophy (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, 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 7, English, - yin
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Philosophie (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- yin
1, record 7, French, yin
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, 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 7, French, - yin
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
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: