伤刺
[shāng cì]
To inflict harm with a pointy object like a thorn or dagger or symbolize emotional pain and suffering. (伤: injury/wound, 刺 : pierce/spike/needle) It can either literally refer to causing bodily harm or metaphorically describe the mental anguish inflicted by external factors such as hurtful words/actions, suggesting a tough persona who's experienced and weathered difficulties.