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一直 (yīzhí) — how to say "always" in Chinese
一直
Always
Character composition
一
one
直
straight, constantly
Radicals / Keys
目
Eye
#109 · mù · 5 strokes
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 strokes
Examples
我一直在等你的消息。
I've been waiting for your message all along.
他一直很努力。
He always works very hard.
Mnemonic
[yīzhí-] Yeti ❄️ constantly draws a straight line [一] in the snow to find his way home. As he trudges through the icy landscape, the character 一直 appears, reminding him that he is always on the right track no matter what!
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "always" in Chinese?
"always" in Chinese is 一直 (yīzhí).
What does 一直 mean in English?
一直 (yīzhí) means "Always".
How is 一直 pronounced?
It is pronounced yīzhí (written as yizhi). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "always" in Chinese characters?
It is written 一直.
What HSK level is 一直?
一直 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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