HSK 3 · VERSION 2.0#41
Expressing “All the Way Until” with “zhídào”
直到
How it works
直到 means “until” and emphasizes that something continues up to a point.
The pattern
Action / State + 直到 + Time / Event
Example sentences
我昨天晚上学习直到十二点。
I studied until twelve last night.
他等我直到我出来。
He waited for me until I came out.
雨下直到早上才停。
The rain continued until morning before stopping.
Usage note
直到 often highlights a long duration.