- 济世安民 jìshì'ānmín to save the world and bring peace to the peopleTo assist one's generation and bring comfort and stability to the common people; often used in historical or literary contexts to describe a great leader's mission.
- 匡时济世 kuāngshíjìshì to save the worldto guide the country through a crisis and help society return to order; to do good for the world and its people
- 悬壶济世 xuánhújìshì to practice medicine to help othersTo practice medicine or pharmacy in order to help the public or save lives.
- 济世之才 jìshìzhīcái talent to save the worldthe capability and talent to rescue society and the nation from hardship