九声六调

nine tones and six modes (tonal system of Cantonese and other southern languages)

nine / 9

sound / voice / tone / noise / reputation / classifier for sounds

six / 6

to transfer / to move (troops or cadres) / to investigate / to enquire into / accent / view / argument / key (in music) / mode (music) / tune / tone / melody

to harmonize / to reconcile / to blend / to suit well / to adjust / to regulate / to season (food) / to provoke / to incite