- 滴水不漏 dīshuǐbùlòu watertightNot even a drop of water leaks out; used to describe an argument, speech, or plan that is airtight, rigorous, and leaves no room for error.
- 滴水成冰 dīshuǐchéngbīng freezing coldLiterally "dripping water turns to ice"; describes extremely cold weather where even small drops of water freeze instantly.
- 十滴水 shídīshuǐ shidishuiA popular liquid Chinese medicine used to treat heatstroke, dizziness, and nausea, made from camphor, peppermint, cinnamon, and fennel.
- 滴水穿石 dīshuǐchuānshí persistence overcomes all difficultiesliterally dripping water penetrates stone; constant perseverance yields success or you can achieve any goal if you work hard without giving up
- 滴水嘴兽 dīshuǐzuǐshòu gargoylea carved stone figure with a spout designed to carry water from a roof and away from the side of a building
- 滴水不羼 dīshuǐbùchàn one hundred percentnot diluted by a single drop; completely pure
- 滴水瓦 dīshuǐwǎ driptileA type of Chinese roof tile with a downward-curving edge that allows rainwater to drip off the eaves; also called a [[滴水|滴水|di1 shui3]]
- 滴水石 dīshuǐshí dripstonedripstone; stalactite or stalagmite
- 滴水石穿 dīshuǐshíchuān constant perseverance yields successdripping water penetrates the stone; persistent effort overcomes any difficulty.
