See 不知所云 in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"english": "I am going to leave Your Majesty soon. Now, as I read this memorial aloud, I am unable to hold back my tears and I do not know what to say anymore.",
"ref": " 227 CE, Zhuge Liang, Chu Shi Biao",
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"text": "今当远离，临表涕零，不知所云。",
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