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The word "直接" is formed by combining the character "直", meaning "straight" or "direct", with the character "接", meaning "to connect" or "to receive", where the first character modifies the second to convey the idea of a straightforward connection, thus yielding the meaning "direct" or "immediate".

Example Sentences Hide

请直接告诉我。

Qǐng zhíjiē gàosù wǒ.

Please tell me directly.

他直接回答了问题。

Tā zhíjiē huídá le wèntí.

He directly answered the question.

我们应该直接联系客户。

Wǒmen yīnggāi zhíjiē liánxì kèhù.

We should contact the client directly.

直接表达你的意见很重要。

Zhíjiē biǎodá nǐ de yìjiàn hěn zhòngyào.

It is important to express your opinion directly.

为了避免误会，最好直接沟通。

Wèile bìmiǎn wùhuì, zuì hǎo zhíjiē gōutōng.

To avoid misunderstanding, it's best to communicate directly.

Word Definition - 直接

zhí jiē direct (opposite: indirect 間接|间接[jiàn jiē]); immediate; straightforward

Individual Character Details

直 zhí, zhí
接 jiē