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Open the tool →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”.
阴凝冰坚 is pronounced yīn níng bīng jiān in Mandarin Chinese.
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”.
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。