不是我怕死是我怕痛
[bù shì wŏ pà sĭ shì wŏ pà tòng]
This translates to 'it's not that I'm afraid to die, but I'm afraid of pain.' It reflects a more cynical or darkly humorous attitude, expressing fear not so much of death as the suffering that precedes it. It could also reflect a reluctance to face difficult situations.