COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 直 is built
Traditional etymology note: To look someone in the eye 目
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How to Write 直 (zhí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
straight
zhíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhí
直
straight
Common words
yì zhí
一直
straight (in a straight line); continuously; always; all the way through
zhí dào
直到
until
zhí jiē
直接
direct (opposite: indirect 間接|间接[jian4 jie1]); immediate; straightforward
jiǎn zhí
简直
simply; really
zhí bō
直播
(TV, radio) to broadcast live; live broadcast; (Internet) to livestream; (agriculture) direct seeding
chuí zhí
垂直
perpendicular; vertical
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 直
Say “zhí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 直
Common words and phrases
yì zhí
straight (in a straight line); continuously; always; all the way through
zhí dào
until
zhí jiē
direct (opposite: indirect 間接|间接[jian4 jie1]); immediate; straightforward
jiǎn zhí
simply; really
zhí bō
(TV, radio) to broadcast live; live broadcast; (Internet) to livestream; (agriculture) direct seeding
chuí zhí
perpendicular; vertical
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 直?
直 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 直 (zhí) mean?
直 (zhí) means straight.
What is the radical of 直?
The radical of 直 is 目, associated with Not yet classified.