藕斷絲連
Chinese
root of lotus to break; to judge; absolutely; decidedlysilk; thread; trace even; as; to join; to link; successivelytrad. (藕斷絲連) 藕 斷 絲 連 simp. (藕断丝连) 藕 断 丝 连 Literally: “the lotus root is broken, (but) threads (still) connect (the two pieces)”.
Etymology
The lotus root is a tuberous plant, with lots of threads. Therefore, when you break it, a number of threads will still be attached.
Pronunciation
Idiom
藕斷絲連
- the ties are severed, but not completely; to still have a thing for somebody; to still pine for somebody