直
Meaning:
straight, vertical; candid, direct, frank
HSK 3
Frequency:
#4921
Pinyin:
zhí
Strokes:
8
Radical:
目
How to Write 直 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "直" in Chinese
The Chinese character 直 (zhí) means "straight, vertical; candid, direct, frank". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 直 include: 一直, 亢直, 任直.
📚 Words and Phrases with 直
Common words containing this character
一直
straight (in a straight line)
HSK 2
亢直
upright and unyielding (literary)
HSK 2
任直
Nintendo Direct (announcement presentation)
HSK 2
伸直
to straighten
HSK 2
僵直
stiff
HSK 2
刚直
upright and outspoken
HSK 2
劲直
strong and upright
HSK 2
嘴直
straight shooter
HSK 2
垂直
perpendicular; vertical
HSK 2
平直
smooth
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: To look someone in the eye 目
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "直"?
- The pinyin is zhí
- How many strokes does "直" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "直" mean?
- straight, vertical; candid, direct, frank
- What is the radical of "直"?
- The radical is "目"