半盏孤灯
[bàn zhăn gū dēng]
'Half a Solitary Lamp' paints a picture of solitude and loneliness. The half-empty wine glass paired with the solitary lamp suggests melancholy, a contemplative mood, and perhaps longing or waiting during the long nights. It's a metaphor for someone feeling alone in their inner world, yet illuminated by small sparks of hope or reflection.