生离死别 Separation of life and death
Explanation
生离死别是指分离好像和死者永别一样，指很难再见的离别或永久的离别。
It refers to a separation that is as final as death, a separation that makes a reunion unlikely or impossible.
Origin Story
在战火纷飞的年代，有一位名叫李白的将军，他英勇善战，为国效力，深受百姓的爱戴。然而，战争的残酷无情，李白的妻子在一次战役中不幸被敌军俘虏，生死未卜。李白心如刀割，日夜思念着妻子。为了找到妻子，李白不顾个人安危，多次深入敌营，终于在一次探险中，他找到了被囚禁的妻子。然而，他们之间的相见却充满了悲伤，因为妻子身染重病，不久便去世了。李白悲痛欲绝，在妻子墓前痛哭流涕，发誓要为妻子报仇。最终，李白在战争中取得了胜利，但他永远失去了他心爱的妻子。他把妻子埋葬在了一片山坡上，每天都去祭拜，并立下了誓言，要带着妻子的遗愿，继续为国征战。
In a time of war and chaos, there was a brave general named Li Bai who fought for his country and was loved by the people. But the cruel nature of war took its toll when Li Bai's wife was captured by enemy troops during a battle. Her fate was uncertain. Li Bai's heart was broken, and he longed for his wife day and night. To find her, Li Bai risked his life and ventured into enemy territory several times. Finally, in a daring adventure, he found his imprisoned wife. But their reunion was filled with sorrow, as his wife was seriously ill and died soon after. Li Bai was heartbroken and wept uncontrollably at his wife's grave. He swore revenge for her death. Eventually, Li Bai won the war, but he lost his beloved wife forever. He buried her on a hill and visited her grave every day. He swore to fulfill her wishes and continue fighting for his country.
Usage
生离死别通常用于形容亲人或爱人之间的离别，也用于形容人与事物的分离，表达对离别或失去的悲伤和无奈。
It is often used to describe the separation of family members or lovers, but also the separation of people and things, to express sadness and helplessness about parting or loss.
Examples
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生离死别令人悲伤。
sheng li si bie ling ren bei shang.
Life and death separation is sad.
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他们之间的生离死别，让人不忍卒睹。
ta men zhi jian de sheng li si bie, rang ren bu ren zu du.
Their separation of life and death is heartbreaking to see.