女人如錵錵似梦男人如毒毒刺骨
[nǚ rén rú huā huā sì mèng nán rén rú dú dú cì gú]
A metaphorical statement that 'women are delicate like jade yet elusive like dreams, while men are harsh like poison but piercing to the bone.' Reflects deeply philosophical ideas on how traditionally perceived feminine and masculine characteristics differ dramatically.