竹马未枯青梅已死
[zhú mă wèi kū qīng méi yĭ sĭ]
'While the Bamboo Horse (symbolizing childhood friend) Hasn't Withered, the Green Plum (another symbol of early connection or love) Has Already Died.' This refers to changes over time where youthful hopes, dreams, friendships have faded or changed drastically.