初期 (chū qī): Initial stage (Noun) — Meaning & Stroke Order

Although the initial investment was large and resulted in temporary losses, this project has great prospects in the long run.

In the early stages of entrepreneurship, many entrepreneurs tend to be impatient for success, overlooking the importance of market research.

After overcoming numerous difficulties in the early stages of entrepreneurship, the company gradually got on track, and all employees experienced the taste of sweetness after bitterness.