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YIN [3 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 2017-04-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Yin organ
1, record 2, English, Yin%20organ
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - Yin%20organ
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- organe Yin
1, record 2, French, organe%20Yin
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - organe%20Yin
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acupuntura
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- órgano Yin
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%B3rgano%20Yin
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, 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 2, Spanish, - %C3%B3rgano%20Yin
Record 3 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Philosophy (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - yin
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Philosophie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- yin
1, record 3, French, yin
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - yin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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