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Chinese dictionary
v.safeguard one's heritage; maintain what has been achieved by one's forefathers or predecessors
要守业，更要创业。
One must not only carry on what has been started, but also blaze a new trail.
创业难，守业也难。
If it is difficult to set up a business, it is even more so to keep it up.
Word usage
- Separable word"守" and "业" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他守着这份业，一直经营到现在。
He keeps the family business going until now.