bēi tòng yù jué

to die of grief

The Chinese phrase '悲痛欲绝' (bēi tòng yù jué) literally translates to 'grief so deep that one feels as if they are about to break.' It expresses an extreme state of sorrow or despair, often in response to significant loss or tragedy. This phrase is commonly used in literature and conversations to convey profound emotional pain.