- 戎马生涯 róngmǎshēngyá military lifea life spent in military service or the experience of being at war; army life
- 皮肉生涯 píròushēngyá prostitutionA life of prostitution, specifically the selling of one's body as a livelihood.
- 笔墨生涯 bǐmòshēngyá writing careera life or profession dedicated to writing and literary work; a career as a writer