萦损柔肠
[yíng sŭn róu cháng]
The term '萦损柔肠' can translate to 'winding and injuring the tender intestines', but more figuratively means causing deep heartache or anguish. 'Ongoing Sorrow that Twists One’s Soft Heart' refers to the pain felt from unresolvable sadness such as lost love or lingering distress, symbolizing profound sorrowful emotion in traditional Chinese culture that evokes a sense of melancholic beauty.