凛冬之末暖春之初
[lĭn dōng zhī mò nuăn chūn zhī chū]
Describing a period at the end of bitter-cold winter transitioning towards warmer spring. This could express resilience or anticipation after enduring hard times; finding light at the start of the tunnel; the turning point for positive transformations. Literally translates into the tail end of cold winter while beginning warmth of new spring.