qín​sè​bù​tiáo

marital discord

琴瑟不调 琴瑟不調 qín​sè​bù​tiáo
marital discord
Literally "the zithers are out of tune"; used to describe a lack of harmony between a husband and wife
improper governance
(Literary) used to describe a failure in administration or policy that requires drastic changes to correct
out of tune
The sound of the qin and se (string instruments) is not in harmony

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