喉咙僵硬
[hóu lóng jiāng yìng]
'Yan Hou Jiang Ying' directly translates to 'stiff throat'. While this can literally describe a sore or stiff throat, the phrase can be used metaphorically to depict inability to express feelings properly. Just as a sore throat impedes easy communication, difficulties expressing inner feelings lead to a feeling of choking or stiffness within.