Explanation of the name "水调"
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Hanyu Pinyin:shuǐ
Five Elements:Water
Recommendability:77%
Cultural Meaning:83%
Hanyu Pinyin:tiáo
Five Elements:Fire
Recommendability:87%
Cultural Meaning:89%
Literature Reference: 五言一徧最殷勤,调少情多似有因。—— 《听歌六绝句 水调》 A single five-character verse is most earnest, with few notes but deep emotion, as if there is a reason. Source from 'Listening to Songs: Six Quatrains - Shuidiao'.
水: Rivers, streams, lakes, and seas collectively. It metaphorically signifies that when conditions are ripe, tasks will be accomplished smoothly.
调: Arrange and handle matters, investigate and comprehend the situation.
Meaning: Shuidiao signifies a soft melody with deep emotions, flowing endlessly like water.