qǐ​jiā

start career

Senses

起家 qǐ​jiā start career

verb · to begin one's professional life or rise to prominence from a particular background or role

这位政治家是从基层起家的。

起家 qǐ​jiā start enterprise

verb · to grow a business or build a fortune, often starting from a specific trade or from scratch

他的家族是靠纺织业起家的。

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