How do you pronounce 直 in Pinyin?

The character 直 is pronounced "Zhí / zhí" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 直?

直 is categorized under Level 3 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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Q: What does 直 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 直 (Zhí / zhí) translates to "(Zhí) surname Zhi; Zhi (c. 2000 BC), fifth of the legendary Flame Emperors 帝 descended from Shennong 神农 Farmer God | (zhí) straight; to straighten; fair and reasonable; frank; straightforward; (indicates continuing motion or action); vertical; vertical downward stroke in Chinese characters". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 3).

Zhí / zhí

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English Meaning

(Zhí) surname Zhi; Zhi (c. 2000 BC), fifth of the legendary Flame Emperors 帝 descended from Shennong 神农 Farmer God | (zhí) straight; to straighten; fair and reasonable; frank; straightforward; (indicates continuing motion or action); vertical; vertical downward stroke in Chinese characters

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