HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
挺 — very
- Reading
- tǐng
- Meaning
- very; rather; quite; to stick out; to straighten up
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
挺 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is tǐng and it means very; rather; quite; to stick out; to straighten up. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
挺 appears in everyday chinese words such as 挺 (very, quite), 挺 (quite, very) and 挺拔 (tall and straight).
Chinese words containing 挺
Frequently asked questions
What does 挺 mean in Chinese?
挺 means very; rather; quite; to stick out; to straighten up in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 挺 read?
挺 is read tǐng. Reading it inside real words — 挺 and 挺 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 挺 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 挺 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 挺 in a word?
A common word containing 挺 is 挺 (tǐng) — "very, quite". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 挺 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 挺 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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