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Zn dendrite issue was intensively studied via tuning zinc ion flux. pH change seriously influences dendrite formation, while its importance has not been revealed. Here, we construct a N‐modification graphdiyne interface (NGI) to stabilize pH by mediating hydrated zinc ion desolvation. Operando pH detection reveals pH stabilization by NGI. This works with pores in NGI to achieve dendrite‐free Zn deposition and an increased symmetric cell lifespan by 116 times. Experimental and theoretical results owe pH stabilization to desolvation with a reduced activation energy achieved by electron transfer from solvation sheath to N atom. The efficient desolvation ensures that electron directly transfers from substrate to Zn²⁺ (rather than the coordinated H₂O), avoiding O−H bond splitting. Hence, Zn‐V₆O₁₃ battery achieves a long lifespan at 20.65 mA cm⁻² and 1.07 mAh cm⁻². This work reveals the significance of …