- 皇天不负苦心人 huángtiānbùfùkǔxīnrén hard work pays offHeaven will not disappoint a person who tries their best; hard work is eventually rewarded
- 皇天后土 huángtiānhòutǔ heaven and earththe gods of heaven and earth; an expression used in ancient times to address the gods when swearing an oath or making a solemn prayer