- 秋风扫落叶 qiūfēngsǎoluòyè sweep away like autumn leavesliterally meaning "the autumn wind sweeps away fallen leaves", describing the use of overwhelming force to swiftly eliminate decaying or corrupt elements
- 打秋风 dǎqiūfēng to solicit gifts or moneyTo seek financial help or gifts from wealthy acquaintances by using an excuse or taking advantage of an opportunity; also written [[打抽丰|打抽豐|da3 chou1 feng1]] or [[打抽风|打抽風|da3 chou1 feng1]]
- 秋风飒飒 qiūfēngsàsà autumn wind rustlingThe autumn wind is soughing or rustling; used to describe the sound and feel of a cool autumn breeze.
- 秋风过耳 qiūfēngguò'ěr like the autumn breeze passing the ear(idiom) describes something heard but given little attention; completely unconcerned or indifferent
- 秋风团扇 qiūfēngtuánshàn unfavored woman(idiom) a woman who has lost her beauty and the favor of a man; a discarded mistress; literally "autumn wind and a round silk fan"
- 秋风送爽 qiūfēngsòngshuǎng cool autumn breezeautumn breezes bring a refreshing coolness; the pleasant feeling of a cool wind in autumn
- 哭秋风 kūqiūfēng autumnal sadnessmourning or grieving for the passing of autumn; autumnal sadness