- 乐天知命 lètiānzhīmìng to be content with one's lotTo be happy with one's situation and accept what fate brings; to follow the will of heaven and be at peace with one's circumstances.
- 知命之年 zhīmìngzhīnián age of fiftyThe age of fifty; based on the Confucian saying that by fifty one knows the mandates of heaven
- 达人知命 dárénzhīmìng a wise person understands their fateA wise or broad-minded person is content with their lot in life and understands the will of Heaven; to be philosophical about one's destiny.
- 畏天知命 wèitiānzhīmìng to respect heaven and accept fateto stand in awe of the heavens and submit to one's destiny; to act in accordance with the will of heaven
- 知命安身 zhīmìng'ānshēn to be contented with one's lotTo know and be submissive to one's fate, and to be content with one's position in life.