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Etymology 1
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Noun

 * 1) average; intermediate
 * 2) medium; middle
 * 3) the second volume of a three-volume set
 * 1) medium; middle
 * 2) the second volume of a three-volume set
 * 1) the second volume of a three-volume set

Dependent noun

 * 1) in the course of; during
 * 2)  amongst
 * 3) * 2018, Experts: Polio Could Again Spread Worldwide
 * 1)  amongst
 * 2) * 2018, Experts: Polio Could Again Spread Worldwide
 * 1) * 2018, Experts: Polio Could Again Spread Worldwide

Usage notes

 * In news headlines, this is usually written solely in the hanja form, even in contemporary Korean text otherwise devoid of any hanja.

Etymology 2
Probably a divergent borrowing from some Chinese term.

Noun

 * 1)  a Buddhist monk

Usage notes

 * is somewhat derogatory. or  is to be preferred in almost all contexts.

Etymology 3
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Prefix

 * 1) heavy
 * 2) severe
 * 1) severe

Antonyms

 * 경(輕)-

Etymology 4
Korean reading of various Chinese characters.