徝 (zhì) - To go straight & to proceed

徝Tone 4

zhì ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

志

徝 · zhì

To go straight;

to proceed;

to advance;

to display;

to exhibit;

to state;

to declare.

To go straightto proceedto advance

Usage highlights

Go straightState clearlyDisplay exhibitionProceed withAdvance forwardDeclare position

Synonyms

  • 直— straight, direct
  • 行— to go, to proceed
  • 进— to advance, to progress

Antonyms

  • 曲— curved, bent
  • 退— to retreat, to withdraw

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The road goes straight ahead (徝路).
  • He stated his position clearly (徝言).
  • The exhibition displays various artworks (徝展).
  • They proceeded with the plan (徝行).

Collocations

  • Go straight(徝路)
  • State clearly(徝言)
  • Display exhibition(徝展)
  • Proceed with(徝行)
  • Advance forward(徝前)
  • Declare position(徝位)

Idioms

  • Go straight without hesitation(直徝不讳)
  • State one's position clearly(明徝立场)
  • Advance forward courageously(勇徝直前)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to direct movement and clear declaration.
  • In modern usage, it is relatively rare and often appears in formal or literary contexts.
  • The character combines the radical for movement (彳) with the component for straightness or directness.

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