- 小道消息 xiǎodàoxiāoxi hearsaygossip or news obtained through unofficial channels; grapevine
- 羊肠小道 yángchángxiǎodào winding pathA narrow and winding road as twisty as a sheep's intestine, often used to describe mountain paths; (fig.) a complicated and tricky job or task
- 小道儿 xiǎodàor bypatha small road, path, or trail
- 小道具 xiǎodàojù stage prop(theater) hand prop or small stage property, such as a wine glass or a pistol
- 小道新闻 xiǎodàoxīnwén grapevine newsnews from the grapevine; gossip or rumors circulating through unofficial channels
