To play the se (a stringed instrument) and sing; metaphorically, to express one's feelings or intentions in a roundabout, indirect, or subtle way.
他总是习惯取瑟而歌，从不直接表达自己的心意，让旁人常常捉摸不透。
He always tends to express his feelings in a roundabout way, never directly stating his intentions, often leaving others to wonder.
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