Yin Yang
Ancient Chinese symbol representing the harmony of yin and yang.
The Yin Yang symbol, also known as Taijitu, originates from Taoist philosophy in China and represents the interaction of two opposite energies that maintain the balance of the universe and nature. Yin symbolizes the passive, dark, and feminine aspects, while Yang represents the active, bright, and masculine forces. The two elements are depicted as interdependent and complementary, each containing a seed of the other, indicating constant transformation. This concept has been integral to various aspects of Asian culture, including medicine, martial arts, and cosmology. Today, it is widely used in design, logos, and popular culture to denote balance, harmony, and duality.
Keywords
Superordinate
Subordinate
Examples
- • The ☯ symbol represents harmony in Taoism.
- • You can use ☯ to denote balance between opposing forces.
Technical Info
Unicode
U+262F
NCR (Decimal)
☯
NCR (Hexadecimal)
☯
GitHub Short Code
:yin_yang:
Sentiment
neutral
Version
E0.7
Emoji Representations (Platform, Font)
☯
Noto Emoji (Mono)
☯
Your Device
Emoji Only Sentences
Harmony of Yin and Yang
☯️⬛️⬜️
⚖️✨