白手兴家
= build up from
nothing (意译free translation)
= start from scratch (意译free translation)
= to build up a
family with empty hands (直译literal translation)
打醒十二分精神
= be on guard (意译free translation)
= raise vigilant (意译free translation)
= watch out (意译free translation)
= raise up your spirit to twelve grades (直译literal translation)
打烂斋砵
= break a religious precept (意译free translation)
= break the bowl for vegetarian food (直译literal translation)