- 公用事业 gōngyòngshìyè public utilityServices provided for the daily needs of the public, such as water, electricity, gas, public transport, and telecommunications.
- 感情用事 gǎnqíngyòngshì to act on emotionto act impetuously or allow oneself to be swayed by personal feelings instead of remaining objective; to give way to one's emotions
- 意气用事 yìqìyòngshì to act on impulseto let emotions affect one's decisions; to handle matters based on a sudden impulse rather than reason