猫有九条命仅有一颗心鱼有千年寿仅有七秒忆
[māo yŏu jiŭ tiáo mìng jĭn yŏu yī kē xīn yú yŏu qiān nián shòu jĭn yŏu qī miăo yì]
'Cats have nine lives but only one heart; Fish live for a thousand years but remember for only seven seconds.' This metaphor contrasts cat’s potential longevity yet singular attachment and commitment to fish which have long life but fleeting memory, possibly suggesting themes about love and relationships or pondering different creatures’ lifespan and ways to perceive and retain their experiences.