The word **直达** (zhídá) is a compound formed by combining two individual characters, each with its own meaning, to create a new, specific concept. The first character, **直** (zhí), means "direct" or "straight," implying an unbroken line or path. The second character, **达** (dá), means "to arrive" or "to reach." When combined, they literally mean "direct arrival," forming a verb that describes going straight to a destination without any stops, detours, or transfers. This term is most commonly used in transportation contexts, such as for non-stop trains (**直达列车**) or direct flights, to indicate an uninterrupted journey from origin to endpoint.