- 日月潭 rìyuètán Sun Moon LakeTaiwan's largest natural lake, located in Nantou County; its name comes from its shape, which resembles a sun on the eastern side and a crescent moon on the western side.
- 日月星辰 rìyuèxīngchén heavenly bodiesthe sun, the moon, and the stars; the celestial bodies of the universe
- 日月无光 rìyuèwúguāng the sun and moon are dimmedThe sun and the moon have lost their light; used to describe a scene of extreme tragedy, darkness, or intense struggle.
- 日月如梭 rìyuèrúsuō time fliesThe sun and moon move back and forth like a shuttle; used to describe how quickly time passes, often paired with [[光阴似箭|光陰似箭|guang1 yin1 si4 jian4]]
- 日月食 rìyuèshí eclipsean eclipse of the sun or moon
- 日月重光 rìyuèchóngguāng good times are back againthe sun and moon shine once more; things get back to normal after a period of upheaval or darkness
- 日月合璧 rìyuèhébì sun and moon both in the skyThe sun and the moon appearing together in the sky; an astronomical rarity that was traditionally considered an auspicious omen of good fortune.
- 日月蹉跎 rìyuècuōtuó time slips byTime slips by without one accomplishing anything; the years have passed in vain.
- 日月如流 rìyuèrúliú time fliestime passes quickly like a flowing stream; the sun and moon move like a current
- 日月入怀 rìyuèrùhuái omen of a noble birthAn omen indicating the birth of a noble child, specifically a son; historically refers to a dream where the sun or moon enters one's bosom.
- 日月晕 rìyuèyùn halohalo or ring of light around the sun or moon
- 日月五星 rìyuèwǔxīng sun, moon, and five planetsthe sun, the moon, and the five visible planets visible to the naked eye
- 日月升恒 rìyuèshēnghéng constantly rising and waxing(idiom) like the sun rising and the moon waxing; a state of continuous growth, prosperity, and longevity