- 痛失知音 tòngshīzhīyīn to grieve for a soulmateTo deeply mourn the loss of a true friend or someone who truly understood you; often used in funeral elegies or memorial messages for friends.
- 痛失英才 tòngshīyīngcái to lament the loss of a talented personTo feel deep sorrow or regret over the loss or death of an exceptionally gifted person; often used in elegies or memorial couplets.