- 兵临城下 bīnglínchéngxià under siegesoldiers are at the city walls; describes a situation that is at a critical juncture or an imminent threat
- 临城县 línchéngxiàn Lincheng CountyLincheng County in Xingtai, Hebei
- 军临城下 jūnlínchéngxià to be besiegedto be under siege by an enemy army; describes a critical or desperate situation