挺 (tǐng) - To stand upright & to stick out

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tǐng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

挺 · tǐng

To stand upright;

to stick out;

to endure;

to hold out;

quite;

very;

rather (as an adverb).

To stand uprightto stick outto endure

Usage highlights

Stand straightQuite goodEndure hardshipStick out chestHold groundVery beautiful

Synonyms

  • 直— straight, upright
  • 竖— vertical, erect
  • 很— very (in adverbial sense)

Antonyms

  • 弯— bent, curved
  • 屈— bend, yield

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stood straight and tall (他挺直地站着).
  • This food is quite delicious (这食物挺好吃的).
  • She endured the hardship (她挺过了困难).
  • The soldier held his ground (士兵挺住了阵地).

Collocations

  • Stand straight(挺直)
  • Quite good(挺好)
  • Endure hardship(挺过)
  • Stick out chest(挺胸)
  • Hold ground(挺住)
  • Very beautiful(挺漂亮)

Idioms

  • Upright and outstanding(挺拔出众)
  • Straightforward and unyielding(挺然不群)
  • Stand firm and unyielding(挺立不屈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with physical posture and moral uprightness in Chinese culture.
  • Used to express degree or intensity in colloquial speech, similar to 'quite' or 'very'.
  • Evokes imagery of resilience and endurance, often used in motivational contexts.

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