- 宵衣旰食 xiāoyīgànshí to be busy with state affairs(idiom) to dress before dawn and not eat until after dark, used to describe a ruler or official who is dedicated and works tirelessly on government business
- 旰食宵衣 gànshíxiāoyī diligent in work(idiom) to eat late and get dressed before dawn, describing someone who is extremely busy with official duties or working very hard