"golden mean" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 中庸
• 黄金分割（哲学/道德上）

Definition

在两个极端之间选择平衡或中等的做法；避免过度或不足的中庸之道。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常在正式或哲学语境中用来表达做事要中庸、不过分。常见搭配：'find the golden mean'（找到中庸之道）。不要和数学里的“黄金分割”混淆。

Examples

We should try to find the golden mean between working too hard and being lazy.

我们应该努力在过度工作和懒惰之间找到**中庸**。

Eating a balanced diet is another example of choosing the golden mean.

均衡饮食是选择**中庸**的另一个例子。

The philosopher talked about the importance of the golden mean in life.

哲学家谈到了生活中**中庸**的重要性。

He always tries to follow the golden mean, never going to any extreme.

他总是努力遵循**中庸**，从不走极端。

When we disagreed, we found a golden mean that worked for both sides.

我们意见不同时，找到一个**中庸**方案，大家都满意。

Finding the golden mean is tough, but it usually leads to the best results.

找到**中庸**很难，但通常会带来最好的结果。