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琴瑟和鳴

简琴瑟和鸣 · 繁琴瑟和鳴

Mandarin · pinyin qín sè hé míng

in perfect harmony
in sync
lit. qin and se sing in harmony

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琴: qín · Chinese lute or guitar
瑟: sè · large stringed musical instrument; dignified, massive; sound of wind
和: hé · harmony, peace; peaceful, calm
鳴: Look up this written character
鸣: míng · cry of bird or animal; make sound

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2–4–2–2 · qin2 se4 he2 ming2

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

kam4 sat1 wo4 ming4

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(of a married couple) in perfect harmony

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