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西子捧心
xī​zǐ​pěng​xīn

to be beautiful even when suffering

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西子捧心 xī​zǐ​pěng​xīn
to be beautiful even when suffering
literally meaning 西施 xī​shī clutches her chest; describes a woman who remains beautiful or looks even more attractive when she is ill or in pain

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  • 西施捧心 xī​shī​pěng​xīn