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    Expressing "quite" with 挺 (tǐng) as an adjective modifier

    HSK 3
    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 挺 + Adjective + 的

    Explanation

    挺 (tǐng) means "quite" or "rather" and is placed before an adjective to indicate a moderate-to-high degree. It is informal and very common in spoken Chinese, giving a casual and natural tone. It is similar to 很 (hěn) but sounds more colloquial and conversational.

    Examples

    • 这家餐厅的菜挺好吃的。

      Zhè jiā cāntīng de cài tǐng hǎochī de.

      The food at this restaurant is quite delicious.

    • 她今天穿的那件裙子挺好看的。

      Tā jīntiān chuān de nà jiàn qúnzi tǐng hǎokàn de.

      The dress she wore today is quite pretty.

    • 你弟弟挺聪明的，一学就会。

      Nǐ dìdi tǐng cōngmíng de, yī xué jiù huì.

      Your younger brother is quite smart; he picks things up right away.

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