'直奔' is a compound verb meaning 'to head straight for' or 'to go directly to' a destination, without stopping or detouring. The first character 直 (zhí) means 'straight' or 'directly', emphasizing no deviation; the second character 奔 (bèn) means 'to rush toward' or 'to head for', conveying purposeful, often urgent movement. Together, they form an action-oriented verb that highlights both directionality and intention — not just going somewhere, but going there immediately and unswervingly.

This verb is commonly used in spoken and written Chinese to describe physical movement toward a specific place (e.g., a station, hospital, or home), and occasionally metaphorically for goals or targets (e.g., '直奔主题' — 'go straight to the point'). It typically follows a subject and precedes a noun phrase indicating the destination, often with no preposition needed — unlike English, which requires 'to' or 'toward'. It conveys energy, focus, and efficiency, sometimes hinting at urgency or determination.