How to Say ‘Straight’ in Simplified Chinese
直
zhí
[zhí]
💬 Usage Tip: 直 often adds the idea of "straight" or "directly." In directions, 直走 is the fixed phrase you'll hear all the time for "go straight."
Phrase Breakdown
直
zhí
[zhí]
straight
Continuing in one direction without bending or curving.
从这里直走到公园。
Go straight from here to the park.
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