- 沧海横流 cānghǎihéngliú political chaossocial turbulence and political chaos; used to describe a period of great upheaval where the world is in a state of disorder
- 涕泗横流 tìsìhéngliú to weep bitterlytears and mucus flowing profusely; to be in a state of great distress or sadness
- 眼泪横流 yǎnlèihèngliú to stream with tearsto be overflowing with tears; to have tears streaming down one's face