- 著作等身 zhùzuòděngshēn to be a prolific writerLiterally meaning that the books one has written, when stacked up, are as tall as oneself; used to describe an author who has produced a very large number of works
- 著述等身 zhùshùděngshēn to be a prolific writerTo be an extremely productive author, literally meaning that the books one has written are as tall as one's body.