哭花了妆故作坚强
[kū huā le zhuāng gù zuò jiān qiáng]
'Crying and ruining makeup but pretending to be strong' conveys internal conflict between appearance and true feelings. This indicates the persona puts up a brave face to hide vulnerability and sadness - often related to breakups, losing important persons/things or hard moments in life, showcasing emotional struggles and the strength needed for daily survival.