- 金龟子 jīnguīzǐ scarab beetlescarab; chafer; a wide variety of beetles in the Scarabaeoidea family, often characterized by shiny shells and larvae known as grubs which are agricultural pests
- 粪金龟 fènjīnguī dung beetleAny of various beetles that feed on animal droppings and typically roll them into balls for transport and egg-laying; also known as [[蜣螂|蜣螂|qiang1 lang2]] or [[屎壳郎|屎殼郎|shi3 ke5 lang4]].
- 金龟车 jīnguīchē Volkswagen BeetleTaiwan term for the small car originally manufactured in Germany with a shape resembling a [[金龟子|金龜子|jin1 gui1 zi3]]
- 钓金龟 diàojīnguī to marry for moneyto catch a wealthy husband or son-in-law; to marry into wealth
- 金龟婿 jīnguīxù wealthy husbandA wealthy husband or son-in-law from a rich and powerful family; originally referred to high-ranking officials in the Tang Dynasty who wore golden turtle-shaped bags as symbols of status.
- 粪金龟子 fènjīnguīzǐ dung beetlea beetle that feeds on or rolls animal droppings into balls; dung beetle