- 扬名四海 yángmíngsìhǎi world-famousKnown throughout the country or the world
- 立身扬名 lìshēnyángmíng to gain fame and positionto cultivate one's character and become famous; to establish oneself and win a great reputation
- 显亲扬名 xiǎnqīnyángmíng to bring glory to one's parentsto make one's parents famous and win a great reputation for oneself; to bring honor to one's family and ancestors
- 扬名立万 yángmínglìwàn to become famousTo achieve great fame and make a name for oneself that lasts for generations