直 Traditional form: 直 Pinyin (reading): Zhí Definitions: surname Zhi Zhi (c. 2000 BC), fifth of the legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝 ( Yándi) descended from Shennong 神農/神农 ( Shénnong) Farmer God Characters: 直 - straight, vertical; candid, direct, frank Traditional characters: 直 - straight, vertical; candid, direct, frank