一直 yìzhí
always / continuously / straight
一直 (yìzhí) means "always / continuously / straight" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 一直
往
wǎng
towards
前
qián
front / ahead
路上
lùshang
on the way / on the road
路口
lùkǒu
intersection
Frequently asked questions
What does 一直 (yìzhí) mean in Chinese?
一直 (yìzhí) means "always / continuously / straight" in Chinese. 一直 (yìzhí) means "always / continuously / straight" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 一直 in a sentence?
Use 一直 (yìzhí) the way you would use "always / continuously / straight" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 一直?
Common words that pair with 一直 include 往. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 一直 (yìzhí) and 拿 (ná)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 一直 means "always / continuously / straight"; 拿 means "take / hold / bring". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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