烈酒烫心温酒入喉
[liè jiŭ tàng xīn wēn jiŭ rù hóu]
Lie Jiu Tang Xin Wen Jiu Ru Hou roughly translates to Strong liquor burns the heart, warm liquor goes down the throat. It indicates an intense emotion contrasted with a soothing experience. The strong liquor burning the heart may suggest passionate yet troubled feelings or painful past experiences that still leave a bitter taste, while the warmth of another sip represents comfort, hope, or memories left from better times.