鱼那么爱水水却要煮鱼
[yú nèi me ài shuĭ shuĭ què yào zhŭ yú]
The phrase 'the fish loves the water but the water cooks the fish' represents a bitter paradox where despite deep love or dependence, one faces destruction or pain by the very thing or person they cherish. It’s often used to depict a tragic relationship or fate.