直 zhí

straight, erect, vertical

HSK 3 #255

DEFINITIONS

  • straight, erect, vertical
  • surname Zhi
  • Zhi (c. 2000 BC), fifth of the legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God
  • straight
  • to straighten
  • fair and reasonable
  • frank
  • straightforward
  • (indicates continuing motion or action)
  • vertical
  • vertical downward stroke in Chinese characters

STROKES

WORDS

直说 zhí shuō to speak directly or frankly; to say something straightforwardly
拉直 lā zhí to pull straight; to straighten out
直撞 zhí zhuàng to hit directly; to collide straight on
直接对话 zhí jiē duì huà direct dialogue or conversation; communication without intermediaries or barriers
直指 zhí zhǐ directly pointing; pointing straight at
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