事业有成 (shì yè yǒu) — to achieve success in one's career
Definition
A fixed expression meaning 'to have made a successful career' — used to praise or congratulate someone on professional accomplishment. The 成 emphasizes the result of one's efforts over time, not just having a job.
idiom
to achieve success in one's career
Examples
- 事业有成，。Tā sān shí suì jiù shì yè yǒu le, hěn lì hài.He achieved career success by age thirty, very impressive.
- 事业有成，。Zhù nǐ zǎo rì shì yè yǒu, jiā tíng xìng fú.Wish you career success soon and a happy family.
- ，事业有成。Jīng guò duō nián nǔ lì, tā zhōng yú shì yè yǒu le.After many years of hard work, he finally achieved career success.
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