直

straight · Character component

straight, vertical; candid, direct, frank

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直 at a glance

Meaning: straight
Strokes: 8
Characters: 8
Role: Usually contributes sound

Characters with 直

HSK 2 · 1

真zhēn · really

HSK 4 · 2

值zhí · value 植zhí · to plant

HSK 5 · 1

置zhì · to install

HSK 6 · 1

殖zhí · to grow

Beyond HSK · 3

埴zhí · soil with large clay content 稙zhí · early-planted crop 矗chù · lofty

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 直 mean?

直 means "straight". In the characters that contain it, it usually contributes sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 直?

8 characters in this dictionary contain 直, including ones at HSK 2, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6.

How many strokes does 直 have?

直 is written in 8 strokes.