created sense approved 弦歌 · xiángē · to sing to strings — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
弦歌
xiángē
to sing to strings
To sing with the accompaniment of stringed instruments; by extension, to sing in general.
弦 (literal) → 弦 · xián · string 歌 (literal) → 歌 · gē · to sing
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created sense approved 弦歌 · xiángē · education through culture — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
弦歌
xiángē
education through culture
Refers to the ancient practice of using music and poetry to teach Confucian values; also used as a metaphor for the sounds of students reading aloud or for education in general.
弦 (literal) → 弦 · xián · string 歌 (literal) → 歌 · gē · to sing
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created sense approved 弦歌 · xiángē · local official — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
弦歌
xiángē
local official
(literary) To serve as a district magistrate, based on the historical allusion to Ziyou governing Wucheng with music and education
弦 (literal) → 弦 · xián · string 歌 (literal) → 歌 · gē · to sing
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