- 条条框框 tiáotiáokuàngkuàng red taperegulations and restrictions; conventions or fixed frameworks that act as limitations or taboos, usually referring to outdated or rigid rules
- 赤条条 chìtiáotiáo stark nakedstark naked; stripped to the skin; without a stitch of clothing on; also written as [[赤裸裸|赤裸裸|chi4 luo3 luo3]]
- 条条大路通罗马 tiáotiáodàlùtōngluómǎ all roads lead to Romeall roads lead to Rome; there are many different ways to achieve the same result or reach the same goal