- 走马上任 zǒumǎshàngrèn take office(idiom) to take office; to assume a post
- 走马观花 zǒumǎguānhuā cursory lookto take a fleeting glance in passing or to observe something quickly without attention to detail
- 走马灯 zǒumǎdēng carousel lanternA traditional decorative lantern with rotating paper silhouettes powered by convection, used during the Lantern Festival.
- 走马看花 zǒumǎkànhuā cursoryto gain a superficial understanding from a quick observation; making a quick judgment based on inadequate information
- 斗鸡走马 dòujīzǒumǎ gamblingcock-fighting and horse-racing; to engage in idle pastimes or gambling
- 走马章台 zǒumǎzhāngtái visiting brothelsto visit a brothel (idiom); to frequent houses of ill repute
- 飞鹰走马 fēiyīngzǒumǎ huntingTo ride out hawking or hunting (idiom).