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阴凝冰坚 — “Yin congeals, ice solidifies”

阴凝冰坚 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a person with malicious intentions gradually gaining power and influence, solidifying their position, much like how subtle yin energy accumulates to form strong, solid ice”. Literally, “Yin congeals, ice solidifies”.

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阴凝冰坚 Pronunciation and Pinyin

阴凝冰坚 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
阴
yīn7dark, feminine, hidden, negative
凝
níng16solidify, concentrate, gaze
冰
bīng6ice; to chill; pure
坚
jiān7firm and steadfast

Example Sentence with 阴凝冰坚

那个项目经理刚来时并不显眼,但凭着城府和手腕,逐渐排除异己,现在在团队里已经阴凝冰坚,其地位难以撼动。
When that project manager first arrived, he wasn't particularly noticeable, but relying on his cunning and tactics, he gradually eliminated rivals. Now, his position within the team is unshakeable, like solid ice formed by accumulating cold, and his authority is difficult to challenge.

Idioms Related to 阴凝冰坚

More idioms starting with 阴

  • yīn阴yún云mì密bù布ominous clouds gathering
  • yīn阴níng凝jiān坚bīng冰insidious influence solidifies power
  • yīn阴shān山bèi背hòu后a remote, neglected, or forgotten place
  • yīn阴chā差yáng阳cuò错unforeseen outcome due to a twist of fate
  • yīn阴cǎn惨yáng阳shū舒melancholy to cheerful seasonal change
  • yīn阴cáo曹dì地fǔ府the underworld where the dead reside
  • yīn阴fú服wēi微xíng行travel incognito in plain clothes
  • yīn阴líng灵bù不sàn散lingering evil influence
  • yīn阴yí疑yáng阳zhàn战Oppression forces self-defense
  • yīn阴móu谋bù不guǐ轨plot unlawful activities
  • yīn阴móu谋guǐ诡jì计sinister plots and cunning schemes
  • yīn阴cuò错yáng阳chā差accidental mishaps leading to unintended outcome

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Questions about 阴凝冰坚

What does 阴凝冰坚 mean?

阴凝冰坚 (yīn níng bīng jiān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a person with malicious intentions gradually gaining power and influence, solidifying their position, much like how subtle yin energy accumulates to form strong, solid ice”.

How do you pronounce 阴凝冰坚?

阴凝冰坚 is pronounced yīn níng bīng jiān in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 阴凝冰坚 literally mean?

Literally, 阴凝冰坚 means “Yin congeals, ice solidifies”. It is used to mean “refers to a person with malicious intentions gradually gaining power and influence, solidifying their position, much like how subtle yin energy accumulates to form strong, solid ice”.

What is the Chinese definition of 阴凝冰坚?

阴气始凝结而为霜,渐积聚乃成坚冰。比喻小人渐渐得势,地位渐趋稳固。

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