- 鸣金收兵 míngjīnshōubīng retreatto beat the gong to recall troops; to order a retreat
- 鸣金收军 míngjīnshōujūn retreatto beat the gong to recall troops; to order a retreat
- 击鼓鸣金 jīgǔmíngjīn directto order an advance or retreat, or to encourage or restrain others' actions.
- 擂鼓鸣金 léigǔmíngjīn beat drumsto beat the drum and sound the gong, traditionally for signaling in battle or during ceremonies