What is the meaning of the word "yang"?

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  1. A fundamental concept in ancient Chinese philosophy, that represents the active, positive, or masculine principle in nature associated with light, warmth, day, initiative, action, and outward movement. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The Yang aspect of life includes qualities such as brightness, activity, and masculinity. copy to clipboard
  2. The bright, positive, masculine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology copy to clipboard NOUN
    • According to Chinese philosophy, the balance of Yin and Yang is essential for harmony in the universe. copy to clipboard
    • Yin and yang together produce everything that comes into existence, according to some. copy to clipboard

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