중지

Etymology 1
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Noun

 * 1) stoppage; cessation
 * 2) suspension; interruption

Usage notes

 * is used for concrete objects (e.g. people, cars), or for halts imposed externally (e.g. a revoked license, commercial activity halted due to anti-pandemic measures). cannot be used for objects, and has a stronger connotation of being voluntary or at least not forced externally (e.g. a government deciding to halt a certain program, a computer program ceasing to function).
 * tends to imply the possibility of the cessation being temporary; is a more definitive cessation.

Etymology 2
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Noun

 * 1) middle finger

Etymology 3
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Noun

 * 1) wisdom of many people; insight from many sources

Etymology 4
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Noun

 * 1)  middle leg of insects