粵

開hoi1荒fong1牛ngau4

simp开荒牛
hoi1 fong1 ngau4kāi huāng niú

English

  1. a hardworking founder (slang)
  2. person who takes part in the initial development of a start-up project or business; pioneer in a particular field of endeavour; literally: ox opening up the wasteland

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 比喻去一個啱啱起步、自己唔多熟嘅範疇或者場地工作,開拓發展(量詞:隻)

Examples

  • 去一間新學校做開荒牛,升職嘅機會會大啲。

    You would have a better chance to get promoted if you took part in the initial development of a newly established school.

Sources: cc-canto, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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