qín​sè​bù​tiáo

marital discord

Senses

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

琴瑟不调/ 琴瑟不調 qín​sè​bù​tiáo improper governance

(Literary) used to describe a failure in administration or policy that requires drastic changes to correct

琴瑟不调/ 琴瑟不調 qín​sè​bù​tiáo out of tune

The sound of the qin and se (string instruments) is not in harmony

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