Meaning
一直都 is an emphatic adverbial expression meaning 'always' or 'all along'. It combines 一直 (continuously, all along) with 都 (all, both) to stress that something has been true or ongoing throughout an entire period of time without exception. It's often used to describe persistent states, habits, or situations that haven't changed.
Usage
Native speakers use 一直都 to emphasize continuity or consistency over time, often with a slightly stronger tone than 一直 alone. It commonly appears before verbs or adjectives. The phrase can express both positive situations (like loyal friendships) and negative ones (like persistent problems). It's conversational and widely used in everyday speech.
Examples
- 01我一直都很喜欢你。.I've always liked you very much.
- 02他一直都住在北京，从来没搬过家。, .He's always lived in Beijing and has never moved.
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Common collocations
- 一直都在have always been (there/present)
- 一直都是have always been
- 一直都很have always been very
- 一直都没have never
Antonyms
Origin
一直 literally means 'one straight line', suggesting continuous movement in one direction without deviation. Adding 都 (all) intensifies this meaning to emphasize that something applies throughout the entire time period without exception.