- 登堂入室 dēngtángrùshì attain masteryfiguratively reaching a high level of proficiency, scholarship, or professional skill
- 引狼入室 yǐnlángrùshì invite troubleto introduce a dangerous or untrustworthy person or entity into one's home, organization, or inner circle, thereby creating a source of future disaster
- 升堂入室 shēngtángrùshì enter chamberTo reach the main room and enter the inner chamber.