To experience initial hardship or difficulty followed by joy, success, or good fortune; to describe a situation where an unfavorable start gives way to a favorable outcome. It can also refer to a piece of writing or work that begins weakly but ends brilliantly.
他的创业之路可谓先号后笑，虽然经历了无数挫折和困难，但最终取得了令人瞩目的成就。
His entrepreneurial journey can be described as crying first and then laughing; although he experienced countless setbacks and difficulties, he ultimately achieved remarkable success.
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