一直
yī zhí
Definitions
- 1. straight (in a straight line)
- 2. continuously; always; all the way through
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Common mistakes
Do not use 一直 to mean 'as always' or 'as usual'. For 'He is as busy as always', say 他跟平常一样忙, not 他一直忙.
Example Sentences
5 shown雨 一直 下个不停。
The rain kept falling continuously.
电话 一直 占线。
The phone line has been busy.
他 一直 在追求自己的梦想。
He has always been pursuing his dream.
人类 一直 试图征服大自然。
Humans have always tried to conquer nature.
这种病 一直 折磨着他。
This illness has been tormenting him continuously.
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