- 羊肠小道 yángchángxiǎodào winding pathA narrow and winding road as twisty as a sheep's intestine, often used to describe mountain paths; (fig.) a complicated and tricky job or task
- 羊肠线 yángchángxiàn catgutA strong, elastic thread made from sheep intestines, used for surgical sutures or stringing sports rackets; it is typically absorbable by body tissue when used in surgery.
- 羊肠小径 yángchángxiǎojìng narrow winding pathA narrow, twisting path or mountain road, literally as winding as a sheep's intestine.
- 羊肠鸟道 yángchángniǎodào meandering mountain pathA narrow, winding, and dangerous mountain track; used to describe any extremely difficult road to travel.