- 登山临水 dēngshānlínshuǐ to enjoy natureto climb mountains and reach the waterside, describing the enjoyment of visiting scenic mountain and river landscapes; can also refer to traveling a long distance
- 临水夫人 línshuǐfūrén Linshui FurenA prominent Taoist goddess and folk deity, also known as [[陈靖姑|陳靖姑|chen2 jing4 gu1]], revered as a protector of pregnant women and infants. Legend says she was a priestess in the late Tang or Five Dynasties period who died at twenty-four after a ritual to end a drought, and was later granted titles such as Madam Linshui and Mother of Heaven by imperial decree.
- 背山临水 bèishānlínshuǐ facing water with mountains behindto be situated with mountains at the back and a body of water in front; a favored location in traditional site selection or landscaping