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    Expressing "quite" with adverb 挺 (tǐng)

    HSK 3
    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 挺 + Adjective/Verb + 的

    Explanation

    The adverb 挺 (tǐng) means "quite" or "pretty" and is used before adjectives or verbs to express a moderate degree. It is characteristic of informal spoken Chinese and adds a friendly, casual tone to statements. It frequently appears with 的 at the end of the phrase for emphasis.

    Examples

    • 最近工作挺忙的，没时间出去玩。

      Zuìjìn gōngzuò tǐng máng de, méi shíjiān chūqù wán.

      Work has been quite busy lately; there's no time to go out and have fun.

    • 这部电影挺有意思，推荐你看看。

      Zhè bù diànyǐng tǐng yǒu yìsi, tuījiàn nǐ kànkan.

      This movie is quite interesting; I recommend you watch it.

    • 他挺喜欢画画的，每天都在练。

      Tā tǐng xǐhuān huàhuà de, měitiān dōu zài liàn.

      He quite likes painting; he practices every day.

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