- 重于泰山 zhòngyútàishān weightier than Mount Taiheavier than Mount Tai; used to describe a death or a matter of extreme importance, significance, or value
- 稳如泰山 wěnrútàishān steady as Mount Taias stable as Mount Tai; describes a position or situation that is extremely solid and immovable
- 泰山压顶 tàishānyādǐng to be overwhelmed by great pressureLiterally "Mount Tai crushing down on one's head"; used to describe being under immense pressure or facing a extremely grim and daunting situation
- 阿尔泰山 ā'ěrtàishān Altai MountainsAltai mountain range, spanning the borders of China, Mongolia, Russia, and Kazakhstan; historically also known as [[金山|金山|jin1 shan1]] (literally 'Gold Mountain') in Mongolian
- 有眼不识泰山 yǒuyǎnbùshítàishān to fail to recognize a great person(idiom) literally "to have eyes but fail to recognize [[泰山|泰山|tai4 shan1]]"; used to apologize for being ignorant of someone's high status, great talent, or importance
- 泰山北斗 tàishānběidǒu Mount Tai and the Big DipperMount Tai (the foremost of the Five Sacred Mountains) and the Big Dipper (the brightest star cluster)
- 泰山区 tàishānqū Taishan districtTaishan district of Tai'an city in Shandong Province
- 阿尔泰山脉 ā'ěrtàishānmài Altai Mountainsthe Altai mountain range located on the borders of Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and China
- 安如泰山 ānrútàishān as solid as Mount TaiAs secure and unshakable as Mount Tai; completely stable and firm.
- 泰山压卵 tàishānyāluǎn to be overwhelmingly outmatched(idiom) a Mount Tai crushing an egg; refers to an extremely lopsided contest where one side has an absolute advantage and is certain to win
- 泰山乡 tàishānxiāng Taishan townshipTaishan township in New Taipei City, Taiwan
- 蚂蚁搬泰山 mǎyǐbāntàishān mass action can achieve great thingsliterally 'ants moving Mount Tai'; describes how many people working together or a persistent collective effort can accomplish even the most difficult tasks
- 泰山鸿毛 tàishānhóngmáo weighty as Mount Tai or light as a featherAs weighty as [[泰山|泰山|tai4 shan1]] or as light as a goose feather; usually describes a death that is either for a noble cause or for a trifling reason.
- 泰山其颓 tàishānqítuí the revered man is deadUsed as a formal expression of grief or a funeral tribute for a person of great prestige and moral character; literally "Mount Tai is collapsing".
- 鸿毛泰山 hóngmáotàishān as light as a feather or as heavy as a mountainDescribes a stark contrast in importance or value, especially regarding the weight of a person's life or death; literally light as a goose feather, heavy as Mount Tai
- 北斗泰山 běidǒutàishān leading authoritythe Big Dipper and Mount Tai; a metaphor for a person of great distinction and high repute who is held in universal respect
- 挟泰山超北海 xiétàishānchāoběihǎi an impossibility(idiom) an impossible task; literally carrying Mount Tai under one's arm and leaping over the North Sea
- 泰山刻石 tàishānkèshí Mount Tai SteleA famous stone inscription on Mount Tai, traditionally attributed to the Qin dynasty official [[李斯|李斯|li3 si1]]. It is considered a premier example of Small Seal script, originally erected in 219 BC by the first emperor to commemorate his reign and standardized writing system. Only a small portion of the original text survives and is now preserved at the Dai Temple.
- 泰山梁木 tàishānliángmù a sage(idiom) a person of great wisdom and virtue; used to show deep respect for a deceased great man. Originally used by Confucius as a metaphor for his own impending death, describing Mt. Tai collapsing and the roof beam breaking.
- 不识泰山 bùshítàishān not to recognize a famous person(idiom) to fail to recognize a person of great importance or ability when meeting them face to face; literally "not to recognize Mt. Taishan"
