- 阴沉沉 yīnchénchén gloomydescribing weather or atmosphere as very dark, heavily cloudy, and overcast
- 阴阴沉沉 yīnyīnchénchén gloomygloomy; dusky; dreary
- 阴沉木 yīnchénmù ancient bogwoodhard wood which has long been buried underground and naturally petrified or preserved; valued for making furniture and coffins; primarily found in Yunnan province