幽明 yōu míng

DEFINITIONS

  1. the hidden and the visible
  2. that which can be seen and that which cannot
  3. darkness and light
  4. night and day
  5. wisdom and ignorance
  6. evil and good
  7. the living and the dead
  8. men and ghosts

CHARACTERS

幽 yōu quiet, secluded, tranquil; dark
明 míng bright, light, brilliant; clear