- 吹冷风 chuīlěngfēng to throw cold water onTo discourage someone's enthusiasm or passion by making dampening or sarcastic remarks
- 放冷风 fànglěngfēng to spread rumorsTo spread rumors or slanders behind someone's back
- 刮冷风 guālěngfēng to blow a cold windTo blow a cold wind; for a cold wind to start blowing