- 关关难过，关关过 guānguānnánguòguānguānguò to pull through difficultiesto face many major obstacles and hardships but manage to overcome each one successfully
- 英雄难过美人关 yīngxióngnánguòměirénguān even heroes fall for beautieseven the most heroic and brave men have a weakness for the charms of a beautiful woman; usually used to suggest that men are easily swayed or manipulated by women.
