- 半边天 bànbiāntiān half the skyhalf or a large part of the sky; used figuratively to describe a vast area or a far-reaching influence
- 半边户 bànbiānhù single-income householdA household where only one member (usually the husband) has a formal, state-assigned job or steady income
- 半边莲 bànbiānlián Chinese lobeliaChinese lobelia; a perennial herb in the bellflower family used in traditional medicine to treat snake bites and sores, named for its asymmetrical flowers that look like half a lotus flower
- 妇女能顶半边天 fùnǚnéngdǐngbànbiāntiān women hold up half the skyFamous slogan meaning that women have an equal role to play in society and work alongside men.