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陰陽家

简阴阳家 · 繁陰陽家

Mandarin · pinyin Yīn yáng jiā

School of Yin-Yang of the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) founded by Zou Yan 鄒衍 Zōu Yǎn

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陽: yáng · the active, male principle in Chinese philosophy (yang); light; sun
家: jiā · house, home, residence; family
阴: yīn · 'female' principle; dark; secret
阳: yáng · 'male' principle; light; sun

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1–2–1 · Yin1 yang2 jia1

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(philosophy, historical) School of Naturalists; School of Yin-yang

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