cultures

"Zhong" derives its meaning from the scales, placing the utmost importance on fairness and justice. It has two pronunciations: "zhong," meaning "cause," and "zhong," meaning "effect." When there is a slight deviation from the middle, contradictions arise. When the greater does not achieve the “Middle,” war ensues. Chinese history is a history of fairness and justice, extended to achieve the unification of the entire realm. In the words of the *Doctrine of the Mean*, this is called: “Uniform tracks for chariots, uniform script, and uniform ethical standards.” In the words of the *Analects*, it is called: “Be meticulous in weights and measures, and scrutinize…”