直至

zhí zhì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. lasting until
2. up till (the present)

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Word relationships

Counterparts

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• 自 zì 自 zì self “自……直至”构成完整的时间或空间范围: self

Synonyms

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• 直到 zhí dào 直到 zhí dào until 一般表示时间或范围上的终点，与“直至”可互换，但“直至”书面色彩更浓: until

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“自”搭配为“自……直至”，表示完整的起点和终点。

Formality

书面语，口语中多用“直到”。

Example Sentences

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会议自早上九点 直至 下午五点。

The meeting lasts from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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Child Words of 直至

• 直 直 zhí: straight
• 至 至 zhì: to arrive