- 下马威 xiàmǎwēi intimidationan initial display of severity or power, often upon taking office, intended to establish authority or deter dissent
- 舍得一身剐，敢把皇帝拉下马 shědeyīshēnguǎ, gǎnbǎhuángdìlāxiàmǎ fearlessnessthe spirit of being willing to risk everything, even death, to challenge authority or achieve a difficult goal