- 燕子矶 yànzijī YanzijiA famous scenic rocky headland on the Yangtze River in Nanjing, Jiangsu province; named for its shape which resembles a swallow taking flight.
- 燕子衔泥垒大窝 yànzixiánnílěidàwō many a little makes a mickle(idiom) a swallow builds its nest one beakful of mud at a time; persistence and steady effort lead to great achievements