一直走
yīzhí zǒu
Go straight
一直走 (Yìzhí zǒu) is the most common way to say “go straight” when giving directions in Mandarin Chinese. It literally means “continuously walk” or “keep going straight.”
What does 一直走 (yīzhí zǒu) mean?
一直走 (yīzhí zǒu) means “go straight” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “straight go.”
When to use it
Neutral and widely used. It's appropriate for giving directions to anyone. For a slightly more concise option, you can use 直走 (zhí zǒu).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “ee-juh-ZOH.” The first syllable has a falling tone, the second is light, and the third is a third tone.
Other ways to say it
- 往前走wǎngqián zǒugo forward
- 直走zhízǒugo straight (concise)
- 一直往前走yīzhí wǎngqián zǒukeep walking/going
Examples
请一直走，然后左转。
qǐng yīzhí zǒu, ránhòu zuǒzhuǎn.
Please go straight, then turn left.
你只要一直走，就能看到图书馆。
nǐ zhǐyào yīzhí zǒu, jiù néng kàndào túshūguǎn.
You just need to go straight, and you'll see the library.
沿着这条路一直走。
yánzhe zhè tiáo lù yīzhí zǒu.
Go straight along this road.
Pro tip: 一直 (yìzhí) means “straight” or “continuously,” making 一直走 a very natural and common way to give directions to go straight.
Related phrases
走路能到吗？ · Can i walk there右转 · Turn right就在附近 · It's nearby
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