- 南征北战 nánzhēngběizhàn to fight on many frontsto fight across many places and experience many battles; to campaign throughout the country
- 南征北讨 nánzhēngběitǎo to fight on all sidesto fight across many regions; to experience numerous wars and battles through long and arduous campaigns
- 南征北伐 nánzhēngběifá to fight on all sidesto fight across the land in every direction; to go on extensive military campaigns
