- 一衣带水 yīyīdàishuǐ separated by a narrow strip of waterDescribes a narrow body of water that acts as a boundary but is easy to cross; used to emphasize geographical proximity between two places separated by water.
- 衣带诏 yīdàizhào secret imperial decree hidden in a beltA secret imperial decree hidden inside the lining of a belt; specifically refers to the decree issued by Emperor Xian of the Han dynasty to Dong Cheng in an attempt to assassinate Cao Cao.