How to say “all along” in Chinese with 一直 (yìzhí)
Subj. + 一直 (yìzhí) + Verb/Adj.
Expressing "all along" with "一直 (yìzhí)"
Subj. + 一直 (yìzhí) + Verb/Adj.
HSK 3AdverbsExpressing "all along" with "一直 (yìzhí)"
Rule structure
一直 (yìzhí) is an adverb meaning "all along" or "continuously," emphasizing the uninterrupted nature of a state or action from the past to the present.
Rule structure
一直 (yìzhí) is an adverb meaning "all along" or "continuously," emphasizing the uninterrupted nature of a state or action from the past to the present.
Examples
我一直相信你。
Wǒ yīzhí xiāngxìn nǐ.
I have believed you all along.
Examples
我一直相信你。
Wǒ yīzhí xiāngxìn nǐ.
I have believed you all along.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing "all along" with "一直 (yìzhí)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Subj. + 一直 (yìzhí) + Verb/Adj.. For example: 我一直相信你。 — “I have believed you all along.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我一直相信你。 — “I have believed you all along.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.
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