烈酒烫舌酒过温喉
[liè jiŭ tàng shé jiŭ guò wēn hóu]
The phrase depicts how potent liquor can scald the tongue before warming the throat. It indicates someone who indulges in strong drinks or metaphorically speaking about passionate and tumultuous life episodes, conveying a mix of pain, thrill, warmth, and bittersweet experiences.