琴瑟不调 — “Marital discord”
琴瑟不调 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “marital discord”. A couple at odds; husband and wife not getting along. Literally, “qin and se out of tune”.
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这对夫妻近来琴瑟不调，常常因为小事争吵，家庭气氛非常紧张。
This couple has been experiencing marital discord recently, often quarreling over minor issues, making the family atmosphere very tense.
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What does 琴瑟不调 mean?
琴瑟不调 (qín sè bù tiáo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “marital discord”.
How do you pronounce 琴瑟不调?
琴瑟不调 is pronounced qín sè bù tiáo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 琴瑟不调 literally mean?
Literally, 琴瑟不调 means “qin and se out of tune”. It is used to mean “marital discord”.
What is the Chinese definition of 琴瑟不调?
琴瑟：古乐器名，比喻夫妇。①指琴瑟合奏时，声音没有调整得和谐。②比喻夫妻不和。