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Yamim Nora’im
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yang

yang [ yang ] or Yang [ yang ]


noun 
Definition:
 
masculine element: in Chinese philosophy, the principle of light, heat, motivation, and masculinity that is the counterpart of yin and is thought to exist along with yin in all things.
See also  yin


[Late 17th century. < Chinese yáng "sun, positive"]
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