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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "direct" with 直接 (zhíjiē)

    Description & Modification
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    直接 + Verb

    Explanation

    直接 (zhíjiē) means "direct" or "directly." It can function as an adjective modifying a noun or as an adverb placed before a verb to indicate that an action is done without any intermediary steps.

    Examples

    • 你直接告诉他就好了，不用拐弯抹角。

      Nǐ zhíjiē gàosu tā jiù hǎo le, bú yòng guǎiwānmòjiǎo.

      Just tell him directly, no need to beat around the bush.

    • 从这里坐地铁可以直接到机场。

      Cóng zhèlǐ zuò dìtiě kěyǐ zhíjiē dào jīchǎng.

      You can take the subway from here directly to the airport.

    • 他说话很直接，从来不绕弯子。

      Tā shuōhuà hěn zhíjiē, cónglái bù rào wānzi.

      He speaks very directly and never beats around the bush.

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