中庸之道
zhōng​yōng​zhī​dào

the doctrine of the mean

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    中庸之道

    zhōng​yōng​zhī​dào

    the doctrine of the mean

    The Confucian principle of moderation in all things, advocating for a balanced path that avoids extremes.

    中庸 (literal) → 中庸 · zhōng​yōng · golden mean 之 (literal) → 之 · zhī · [possessive] 道 (literal) → 道 · dào · principle

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