- 上进心 shàngjìnxīn ambitionambition; the desire to improve oneself or make progress
- 力求上进 lìqiúshàngjìn to strive for progressto make every effort to improve oneself or to progress; to strive vigorously for advancement
- 力图上进 lìtúshàngjìn to strive for progressto make every effort to advance or improve oneself