中庸

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 中庸 (ちゅうよう), middle 中 and moderation 庸 combine to denote the middle way.
• Basic usage: 中庸 denotes a balanced course or attitude that avoids excessive extremes.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Moderation versus indecision
  • It is not the same as inability to decide or a merely numerical average.