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挺

tǐng

1. adverb quite; rather (colloquial)

   这件衣服挺好看的。

   Zhè jiàn yīfu tǐng hǎokàn de.

   This piece of clothing is quite nice.

2. verb to straighten up; to hold out

   抬头挺胸，站直了。

   Táitóu tǐngxiōng, zhàn zhí le.

   Head up, chest out — stand straight.

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