白话苍凉
[bái huà cāng liáng]
'Plain speaking (or writing) of bleakness' emphasizes using clear or simple terms (白话, plain speech) to describe desolation (苍凉). It implies candid expression or art that touches on themes of loneliness, loss, or hardship, presented without ornamental language. Thus reflecting a blunt portrayal of sad or harsh realities of existence.