北有亡夢南有孤島
[bĕi yŏu wáng mèng nán yŏu gū dăo]
This phrase translates into 'north has lost dreams, south has lonely island'. This poetic idiom might express someone feeling alienated with two extremes in his life or the person's imagination. The northern region signifies lost hopes while the southern area suggests an isolated environment or loneliness, which may show their complex inner feelings or living situation.