一直
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Meaning: continuously
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一直
一直 means 'continuously' or 'all the time' in English. It describes an ongoing action or state without interruption, often used to emphasize duration or persistence.
The character 一 (yī) means 'one' or 'a single,' and 直 (zhí) means 'straight' or 'direct.' Together, they convey the idea of something happening in a straight, unbroken line, metaphorically meaning continuous or uninterrupted.
一直 is commonly used in daily conversation to describe actions or conditions that have been ongoing. For example, it can be used to express how long someone has been doing something or how long something has been happening. It's also used in expressions like 一直很忙 (yī zhí hěn máng), meaning 'has been very busy all the time.'
Example Sentences
他一直坐在那里，没有说话。
He sat there continuously without saying a word.
我们一直等到现在，他还没来。
We have been waiting all this time, but he hasn't arrived yet.