adverb, verb, adjective · indicating continuing motion, direct action, or proceeding without interruption

这辆车直往南开去。

adjective, adverb · honest, frank, or fair and reasonable in character and behavior

他这个人说话很直。

adjective, noun · in a straight line, vertical, or a vertical downward stroke in a Chinese character

他画了一条很直的线。

verb, punctuation · to make something straight or to stand upright

他直起腰来休息了一下。

proper name · surname Zhi

直先生是一位很有名望的学者。