- 建功立业 jiàngōnglìyè to perform great deedsto build merit and establish a career; to make great contributions and accomplish great goals
- 成家立业 chéngjiālìyè to marry and start a careerto get married and start one's career; to settle down and establish oneself
- 安家立业 ānjiālìyè to settle downTo set up a home and establish a career; to be settled with a stable household and profession.
- 兴家立业 xīngjiālìyè to establish oneself and thriveTo build up a family and establish a successful career; to bring prosperity to one's household and make a start in life.