- 奋发图强 fènfātúqiáng to work hard for prosperityto go all out and work energetically for the strength and prosperity of one's country or self
- 奋发向上 fènfāxiàngshàng to exert oneselfTo rouse one's spirit and work hard to make progress; to strive for improvement.
- 奋发有为 fènfāyǒuwéi to press on with spiritto be enthusiastic and determined to achieve great results
- 奋发自强 fènfāzìqiáng to strive for self-improvementto exert oneself to become stronger through one's own efforts
- 奋发蹈厉 fènfādǎolì to go all outto exert oneself to the utmost; to be full of spirit and act with vigor
- 蹈厉奋发 dǎolìfènfā to go all outto be full of spirit and energy; to forge ahead with vigor and determination