- 杀人放火 shārénfànghuǒ murder and arsonto kill and burn (idiom); to commit murder and arson
- 只许州官放火，不许百姓点灯 zhǐxǔzhōuguānfànghuǒ, bùxǔbǎixìngdiǎndēng double standardA situation where those in authority are permitted to act freely while the common people are restricted; a display of hypocrisy and abuse of power.