- 看门人 kānménrén janitorsomeone whose job is to look after a building; a watchman or concierge
- 内行看门道,外行看热闹 nèihángkànméndaowàihángkànrènao to know the ropesexperts look for the deeper meaning and technique in a performance or task while laymen only look at the surface-level spectacle
- 看门狗 kānméngǒu watchdogA dog kept to guard property; also refers to a lackey or agent for a powerful person or landlord.