情话烫口烈酒灼喉
[qíng huà tàng kŏu liè jiŭ zhuó hóu]
'Words of Love Scald the Mouth, Strong Wine Burns the Throat' paints a vivid picture of how both sweet talk and liquor can be intense or intoxicating experiences. This phrase suggests emotions felt are powerful; words of love that feel too bold, and drinks so potent they sting yet provide comfort.