- 敲边鼓 qiāobiāngǔ to support from the sidelinesTo back someone up from the sidelines; to support someone in an argument or discussion; to assist by adding one's voice to another's.
- 打边鼓 dǎbiāngǔ to support from the sidelinesTo chime in or back someone up from the sidelines; to provide verbal support or help grow someone's momentum