Soft, effeminate, or decadent music that leads to moral decline or indulgence; sensuous and enervating tunes.
他沉迷于各种靡靡之乐，渐渐对工作失去了兴趣。
He indulged in various decadent tunes and gradually lost interest in his work.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the late Spring and Autumn period, Duke Ping of Jin constructed a luxurious palace outside the city. Duke Ling of Wei brought his musician, Juan, to congratulate him.
During the feast, Musician Juan played a melody he had learned by the Pu River.
Musician Kuang of Jin immediately stopped him, declaring it was a decadent tune composed by Musician Yan for King Zhou of Shang at the end of the Shang Dynasty, warning that listening to it would lead one to indulge in sensual pleasures.
Three years later, Duke Ping of Jin died due to his excessive indulgence in such delights.
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