画楼西畔反弹琵琶
[huà lóu xī pàn făn dàn pí pá]
A culturally rich phrase that translates to 'playing the pipa in reverse on the western side of the painted building.' It comes from classic Chinese poetry, expressing emotions in a very artistic and refined way. It suggests someone is feeling sentimental and has an artistic sensibility towards life's impermanence.