挺 (tǐng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 挺 (tǐng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 挺 (tǐng) means "very; quite; straight; to stick out". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 挺 stroke by stroke?

挺 has 9 strokes. The radical is 扌. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 挺 and 㧜?

挺 (tǐng) and 㧜 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 挺?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 扌. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 挺?

Common words containing 挺 include: 挺好 (tǐng hǎo) — quite good; very good; 挺拔 (tǐng bá) — tall and straight; upright; 挺身而出 (tǐng shēn ér chū) — to step forward bravely.

How to Write 挺

The character 挺 (tǐng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

挺 is pronounced tǐng in Mandarin Chinese. It means very; quite; straight; to stick out.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 挺 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 挺

挺好 tǐng hǎo

quite good; very good

挺拔 tǐng bá

tall and straight; upright

挺身而出 tǐng shēn ér chū

to step forward bravely

Example Sentences

今天的气温挺好的。

jīn tiān de qì wēn tǐng hǎo de

Today's temperature is quite good.

这里的松树很挺拔。

zhè lǐ de sōng shù hěn tǐng bá

The pine trees here are tall and straight.

他在危险时挺身而出。

tā zài wēi xiǎn shí tǐng shēn ér chū

He stepped forward in the face of danger.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扭 niǔ

扮 bàn

Practice Writing 挺 (tǐng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 挺

What does 挺 (tǐng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 挺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 挺 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 挺?

What common words use 挺?

How to Write 挺 (tǐng)