- 心上人 xīnshàngrén sweetheartone's beloved person; the person one is in love with
- 天上人间 tiānshàngrénjiān worlds apartHeaven and earth; used to describe two completely different situations or a vast difference in status.
- 羲皇上人 xīhuángshàngrén person from immemorial timesLiterally a person who lived before the legendary emperor [[伏羲|伏羲|fu2 xi1]]; describes a person who lives a carefree, simple life like those in ancient times, often used as a self-appellation by recluses.
- 吃得苦中苦,方为人上人 chīdekǔzhōngkǔfāngwéirénshàngrén no pain, no gainOnly by enduring the most difficult trials and hardships can one rise above the rest and reach the top; used to encourage perseverance in the face of suffering.
- 上人儿 shàngrénr to fill with customersto attract or have a lot of customers, guests, or audience members
- 水上人家 shuǐshàngrénjiā boat dwellersFamilies who live and work permanently on the water, typically on boats or floating houses
- 项上人头 xiàngshàngréntóu one's headone's head; the head on one's shoulders, often used in the context of saving or losing one's life