| 直 |
zhí dǎo | to advance directly toward (an enemy stronghold etc); (fig.) to directly target (the main objective) |
| 直 |
Zhí | surname Zhi / Zhi (c. 2000 BC), fifth of the legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝 descended from Shennong 神农 Farmer God |
| 直 |
zhí | straight / to straighten / fair and reasonable / frank / straightforward / (indicates continuing motion or action) / vertical / vertical downward stroke in Chinese characters |
| 捣 |
dǎo | to pound / to beat / to hull / to attack / to disturb / to stir |