清茶苦酒奈何醉
[qīng chá kŭ jiŭ nài hé zuì]
Literally 'Clear Tea Bitter Wine How Intoxicate', expressing an ambivalence about pleasure and sorrow, symbolizing that drinking wine brings bitterness while having light tea cannot get drunk but can calm down. Perhaps it expresses someone trying not to let sadness overtake them and remain tranquil.