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阳
yáng
Description
"阳"常常指太阳，也指明亮、温暖的一面。
"阳" often refers to the sun, as well as the bright and warm side.
在中国文化里，"阳"和"阴"是相对的，比如阳光和阴天。
In Chinese culture, "阳" and "阴" are opposites, such as sunshine and cloudy days.
Meanings
阳yáng
the sun; sunlight
今天阳光很好。
The sun is shining brightly today.
阳yáng
the positive/masculine principle (opposite of yin)
阳和阴是相对的。
Yang and Yin are opposites.
阳yáng
positive (in physics, medicine)
他的检查结果是阳性。
His test result was positive.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally the sunny (south) side of a hill; 阝 (mound) plus 昜 (bright).
- Nuance
rarely used alone in speech; usually part of compounds like 阳光 or 太阳.
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