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Comparing "yizhi" and "yixiang" Both 一直 (yīzhí) and 一向 (yīxiàng) mean something close to "all along," and deal with continuous actions. However, their uses are subtly different, and they are a pair of words that are often confused (and tested on!).
Keywords 一直 · 一向 · always · all along
Used for Expressing time and date · Expressing frequency · Describing actions · Referring to habitual actions
Classification — Examples (10) Add all sentences to My sentences I will always be with you. Comparing "yizhi" and "yixiang". Both 一直 (yīzhí) and 一向 (yīxiàng) mean something close to "all along," and deal with continuous actions. However, their uses are subtly different, and they are a pair of words that are often confused (and tested on!). It's constantly raining, I have no way to go out. Comparing "yizhi" and "yixiang". Both 一直 (yīzhí) and 一向 (yīxiàng) mean something close to "all along," and deal with continuous actions. However, their uses are subtly different, and they are a pair of words that are often confused (and tested on!). Keep walking ahead, you will see the subway station on your right. Comparing "yizhi" and "yixiang". Both 一直 (yīzhí) and 一向 (yīxiàng) mean something close to "all along," and deal with continuous actions. However, their uses are subtly different, and they are a pair of words that are often confused (and tested on!). He kept talking while I was reading. It was annoying. Comparing "yizhi" and "yixiang". Both 一直 (yīzhí) and 一向 (yīxiàng) mean something close to "all along," and deal with continuous actions. However, their uses are subtly different, and they are a pair of words that are often confused (and tested on!). He hasn't found a job that he really enjoys ever since graduating from college. Comparing "yizhi" and "yixiang". Both 一直 (yīzhí) and 一向 (yīxiàng) mean something close to "all along," and deal with continuous actions. However, their uses are subtly different, and they are a pair of words that are often confused (and tested on!). He never comes late. How is it that he hasn't come yet today? Comparing "yizhi" and "yixiang". Both 一直 (yīzhí) and 一向 (yīxiàng) mean something close to "all along," and deal with continuous actions. However, their uses are subtly different, and they are a pair of words that are often confused (and tested on!). 你知道妈妈一向不爱出门，所以她是不会跟我们去旅行的。 You know mom has never liked going out, so she is not going to go on the trip with us. Comparing "yizhi" and "yixiang". Both 一直 (yīzhí) and 一向 (yīxiàng) mean something close to "all along," and deal with continuous actions. However, their uses are subtly different, and they are a pair of words that are often confused (and tested on!). She has always liked showing off. She's horrible. Comparing "yizhi" and "yixiang". Both 一直 (yīzhí) and 一向 (yīxiàng) mean something close to "all along," and deal with continuous actions. However, their uses are subtly different, and they are a pair of words that are often confused (and tested on!). This friend of mine has always been very generous, so today he's definitely paying. Comparing "yizhi" and "yixiang". Both 一直 (yīzhí) and 一向 (yīxiàng) mean something close to "all along," and deal with continuous actions. However, their uses are subtly different, and they are a pair of words that are often confused (and tested on!). I have never cared about such things. Comparing "yizhi" and "yixiang". Both 一直 (yīzhí) and 一向 (yīxiàng) mean something close to "all along," and deal with continuous actions. However, their uses are subtly different, and they are a pair of words that are often confused (and tested on!). Further resources
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