HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
直 — straight
- Reading
- zhí
- Meaning
- straight; direct; upright
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
直 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is zhí and it means straight; direct; upright. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
直 appears in everyday chinese words such as 直 (straight, direct), 一直 (straight, continuously) and 直到 (until, up to).
Chinese words containing 直
Frequently asked questions
What does 直 mean in Chinese?
直 means straight; direct; upright in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 直 read?
直 is read zhí. Reading it inside real words — 直 and 一直 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 直 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 直 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 直 in a word?
A common word containing 直 is 直 (zhí) — "straight, direct". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 直 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 直 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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