中 庸(ちゅうよう)

ちゅうよう

noun

moderation; the golden mean

formalabstract philosophy

1. moderation; the golden mean; the middle way

The principle of avoiding extremes and maintaining balance. Also the title of one of the Four Books of Confucianism.

中庸(ちゅうよう)を保(たも)つ。

To maintain moderation.

何事(なにごと)も中庸(ちゅうよう)が大切(たいせつ)だ。

Moderation is important in everything.

中庸(ちゅうよう)の精神(せいしん)を忘(わす)れず、極端(きょくたん)な判断(はんだん)を避(さ)けるべきだ。

We should not forget the spirit of moderation and avoid extreme judgments.

A concept rooted in Confucian philosophy, referring to the ideal of balance and avoiding extremes. 中庸(ちゅうよう) is also the title of one of the 四書(ししょ) (Four Books) of Confucianism, known in English as "The Doctrine of the Mean."

Common collocations

中庸(ちゅうよう)を保(たも)つ: to maintain moderation
中庸(ちゅうよう)を得(え)る: to find the middle ground
中庸(ちゅうよう)の精神(せいしん): the spirit of moderation
中庸(ちゅうよう)の徳(とく): the virtue of moderation

Similar words

節度(せつど): moderation, restraint — focuses on self-control in behavior
均衡(きんこう): equilibrium, balance — more technical, about balanced states

中庸(ちゅうよう) carries philosophical weight, suggesting a principled avoidance of extremes rather than simple moderation.

Related Words

Compare: 節度(せつど) (moderation, restraint)

Compare: 均衡(きんこう) (equilibrium, balance)

Compare: 穏健(おんけん) (moderate)

Compare: バランス感覚(かんかく) (sense of balance)

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