Chinese Grammar Bank
HOW TO USE 挺
挺 is a Chinese character that is commonly used in informal situations like casual chats.
Let’s discuss this word in more detail, what it means, and how it can be used with adjectives and verbs to enhance your Chinese.
HOW TO USE 挺 WITH ADJECTIVES
“挺” is frequently used before the adjective to mean “quite,” “rather,” or “pretty,” as in “pretty good.”
For example:
- “挺累的” means pretty tired
- “挺远的” means pretty far
- “挺忙的” means pretty busy
PATTERN
挺 + Adjective + 的
meaning rather, pretty or quite
HOW TO USE 挺 WITH VERBS
In other cases, “挺” can be used to enhance verbs. It also means “quite,” “rather,” or “pretty.”
PATTERN
挺 + Verb Phrase + 的
Using this structure, you can exaggerate the emotion of your sentences. For example:
- “挺喜欢” means “quite like”;
- “挺高兴” means “quite happy”.
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FAQs
Can we use 挺 in a formal situation?
挺 is commonly used in informal situations like casual chats so this is better used when chatting with friends.
How to use 挺 before an adjective?
The basic structure is
挺 + Adjective + 的（means pretty adjective)
Example:
她挺善良的。| tā tǐng shàn liáng de | She’s very kind.
How to use 挺 before a verb in Chinese?
The structure should be: 挺 + Verb Phrase + 的
Example:
这个发型挺适合你的。 | zhè gè fā xíng tǐng shì hé nǐ de | This hairstyle suits you very well.
What does 挺 mean in English?
挺 means “quite,” “rather,” or “pretty,” as in “pretty good.”
Can we use 挺 before a verb in Chinese?
Yes we can use it before a verb, because 挺 is used to enhance and exaggerate verbs.
Using 挺 before a verb can boost the emotion of your sentences.
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