the final part, extremity, or concluding stage of something

A systemic problem, often referring to corrupt practices.

the forward part or front end of a physical object

a disagreement, controversy, or conflict, often of a formal or international nature

a physical or logical connection point or interface in a computer system or network

straight and regular in physical position, shape, or posture

the two physical ends of a stick or other object

the start or initial stage of a process, event, or development

summit; peak

high-end; upscale

the most advanced, sophisticated, or highest level of development in a field

The tip or furthest extremity of something.

situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment

dignified and composed in appearance or manner

for no reason at all; without cause

terminal (electronics)

a limit, border, or edge

Dragon Boat Festival (5th day of the 5th lunar month)

to sit upright

southern end or extremity

to look at someone or something carefully and in detail

a troublesome event or disturbance, often one that is intentionally provoked

high in the clouds; the upper reaches of the sky

The Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar.

perfectly all right; in good condition

northern extremity

full of tricks and schemes; deceitful in many ways

either end of an object or a sequence with a beginning and an end

the beginning, start, or origin of something

changing frequently and in many different forms or ways; unpredictable and highly varied

lacking in integrity or moral uprightness in one's conduct or behavior

two-character surname Duanmu

the flat surface at the end of a cylindrical, prismatic, or rod-like object

western extremity

in the newspaper(s); newspaper columns

describing someone who has committed numerous evil or wicked deeds.

multifarious, multifold, or many and varied in nature or aspects

the cause or origin of a disaster, trouble, or calamity.

A high-quality inkstone produced in Duanxi, Guangdong province.

to treat everyone or everything equally and fairly without favoritism; to hold the scales even

the main points

outbreak of war; opening of hostilities

Zhang Zeduan (1085-1145), Song dynasty painter

the boundary line at either end of a sports court or field

To take everything away, including basic items, leaving nothing behind; to uproot or clean out completely.

to hesitate or remain undecided, especially when caught between two choices