一直
yìzhí
Always
How to say “all along” in Chinese with 一直 (yìzhí)
Subj. + 一直 (yìzhí) + Verb/Adj.
一直 (yī zhí) — all along, continuously
HSK 3Adverbs
Subj. + 一直 (yìzhí) + Verb/Adj.
HSK 3Adverbs一直 (yī zhí) — all along, continuously
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.
我一直学习汉语。
Wǒ yīzhí xuéxí hànyǔ.
I have been studying Chinese all along.
我一直学习中文。
Wǒ yìzhí xuéxí zhōngwén.
I have been studying Chinese all along.
Examples
我一直相信你。
Wǒ yīzhí xiāngxìn nǐ.
I have believed you all along.
我一直学习汉语。
Wǒ yīzhí xuéxí hànyǔ.
I have been studying Chinese all along.
我一直学习中文。
Wǒ yìzhí xuéxí zhōngwén.
I have been studying Chinese all along.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “all along, continuously” in Chinese with 一直?
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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