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The word "一直" is formed by combining the character "一" (yī), meaning "one" or "single", with "直" (zhí), meaning "straight" or "direct". The combination literally implies a singular, straight line, which figuratively extends to express continuity or consistency, resulting in an adverb meaning "always" or "continuously".

Example Sentences Hide

我一直都在家。

Wǒ yīzhí dōu zài jiā.

I am always at home.

他一直在学习。

Tā yīzhí zài xuéxí.

He has been studying continuously.

我从早上一直工作到现在。

Wǒ cóng zǎoshang yīzhí gōngzuò dào xiànzài.

I have been working from morning until now.

虽然下雨，但他一直坚持跑步。

Suīrán xià yǔ, dàn tā yīzhí jiānchí pǎobù.

Although it's raining, he keeps running continuously.

无论遇到什么困难，他一直保持乐观的态度。

Wúlùn yùdào shénme kùnnán, tā yīzhí bǎochí lèguān de tàidu.

No matter what difficulties he encounters, he always maintains an optimistic attitude.

Word Definition - 一直

yī zhí straight (in a straight line); continuously; always; all the way through

Individual Character Details

一 yī
直 zhí, zhí