长亭别宴
[zhăng tíng bié yàn]
'长亭别宴' translates to 'A Feast (or banquet) Held at a Pavilion for Farewell'. Historically in China, pavilions ('长亭') were often found on major roads where farewell gatherings took place. Therefore, this phrase carries the heavy and poignant atmosphere surrounding leave-takings, full of complex sentiments about departure.