挺 tǐng
quite / pretty (colloquial)
挺 (tǐng) means "quite / pretty (colloquial)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 挺
不错
búcuò
not bad; pretty good
总的来说
zǒng de lái shuō
generally speaking; all in all
*This unit does not introduce any extra words.*
Frequently asked questions
What does 挺 (tǐng) mean in Chinese?
挺 (tǐng) means "quite / pretty (colloquial)" in Chinese. 挺 (tǐng) means "quite / pretty (colloquial)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 挺 in a sentence?
Use 挺 (tǐng) the way you would use "quite / pretty (colloquial)" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 挺?
Common words that pair with 挺 include 不错, 总的来说. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 挺 (tǐng) and 非常 (fēicháng)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 挺 means "quite / pretty (colloquial)"; 非常 means "very / extremely". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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