凉水烫嘴

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Cold Water Scalds the Mouth uses a paradoxical phrase suggesting a surprising sting coming from what was supposed to be comforting or harmless, much like being hurt unexpectedly.

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凉水刺喉 [liáng shuĭ cì hóu]
‘ Cool Water Stings the Throat ’ It describes a sudden realization of unpleasant truth or bitter ...