Definition
挺 (tǐng) as an adverb means 'quite, rather' — it's a common, colloquial alternative to 很 (hěn) that feels softer and more natural in everyday speech. As a verb, it means 'to straighten up' or 'to withstand, endure' (e.g., 挺住 'hold on'). The adverb sense is the HSK 3 focus; the verb sense is secondary.
adverb
quiterather (colloquial, softer than 很)
verb
to straighten upto stick outto withstandto endure
Easily confused
- 听tīngsound-aliketo listen; to hear
- 停tíngsound-aliketo stop
Examples
- 挺。Jīntiān tiānqì tǐng rè de.The weather today is quite hot.
- 挺，。Nǐ yào tǐng zhù, bú yào pà.You have to hold on, don't be afraid.
- 挺。Tā tǐng guò le hěn duō kùnnán.He got through a lot of difficulties.
Grammar
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