To achieve success and establish a career; to make contributions and build a legacy.
建建立；功功勋；业事业。建立功勋，成就大业。
宋·苏轼《上两制书》古之圣贤建功立业，兴利捍患，至于百工小事之事皆有可观。”
After years of hard work, he finally built his own company and fulfilled his dream to 建功立业.
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