直 (zhí): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

straight and direct

Core words for straightness, directness, and going straight on.

HSK 3

line and shape

Words that describe geometric or visual straightness.

HSK 6

chuí垂

zhí直

perpendicular; vertical

HSK 6

zhí直

jìng径

calibre

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

zhí直

xiàn线

straight line; straight

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

zhí直

shì视

look straight at / stare at

Emphatic and abstract uses

In abstract or idiomatic words, 直 (zhí) adds emphasis or a sense of directness.

HSK 5

jiǎn简

zhí直

simply

HSK 6

zhí直

bō播

direct broadcast; live telecast

HSK 6

lǐ理

zhí直

qì气

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

zhí直

jué觉

intuition / instinct

直 (zhí): Straight — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 直

Readings & Meanings

Stroke Order Diagrams 直

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 直

How to Use 直

straight and direct

HSK Vocabulary: 直

Example Sentences

HSK Level 5

Same Sound

Same Radical

line and shape

Emphatic and abstract uses

Related Characters

HSK Level 5

Same Sound

Same Radical