How to say “quite” in Chinese with 挺 (tǐng)
挺 (tǐng) + Adj. (+ 的 (de))
挺 (tǐng) — quite, rather
挺 (tǐng) + Adj. (+ 的 (de))
HSK 4Adverbs with Adjectives挺 (tǐng) — quite, rather
Rule structure
挺 (tǐng) (tǐng) is a colloquial degree adverb meaning “quite” or “pretty.” It often appears with 的 (de), especially in complete conversational evaluations, but 的 (de) is not obligatory in every case.
Rule structure
挺 (tǐng) (tǐng) is a colloquial degree adverb meaning “quite” or “pretty.” It often appears with 的 (de), especially in complete conversational evaluations, but 的 (de) is not obligatory in every case.
Examples
这个电影挺有意思的。
Zhège diànyǐng tǐng yǒuyìsi de.
This movie is quite interesting.
Examples
这个电影挺有意思的。
Zhège diànyǐng tǐng yǒuyìsi de.
This movie is quite interesting.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “quite, rather” in Chinese with 挺?
Use the structure: 挺 (tǐng) + Adj. (+ 的 (de)). For example: 这个电影挺有意思的。 — “This movie is quite interesting.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
这个电影挺有意思的。 — “This movie is quite interesting.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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原来 — it turns out, originally
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得 — must, have to
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不管 — no matter
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无论 — no matter what
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难道 — rhetorical question “isn’t it…?”
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