哭无泪
[kū wú lèi]
It directly translates to 'Crying but no tears come', meaning extreme sadness without being able to cry out or express those feelings outwardly. Tears often serve as a physical release of emotions. A lack thereof represents profound pain buried so deep inside it cannot physically escape. It can also indicate an exhausted state where the ability or strength to weep more does not exist anymore. Overall, conveying intense suffering and despondency, with possibly elements of resignation or suppression.