借酒销魂
[jiè jiŭ xiāo hún]
The term indicates numbing oneself with liquor to alleviate sorrow or distresses caused by parting, pain and sadness. This name conveys helplessness against reality problems, loneliness or depression, thus seeking solace from drinks. At bottom of it all lies strong feelings of nostalgia, melancholy, even sorrow that needs to be drowned out temporarily.