挺起

tǐngqǐ

verb #22,527

Meanings

1 to straighten up
2 to stand tall
3 to hold up (one's chest/back)

Characters

upright / straighten / endure

Examples

她挺起胸膛，自信地走上了舞台。

Tā tǐngqǐ xiōngtáng, zìxìn de zǒu shàng le wǔtái.

She straightened her chest and walked confidently onto the stage.

面对困难，我们要挺起脊梁，不能低头。

Miànduì kùnnán, wǒmen yào tǐngqǐ jǐliáng, bùnéng dītóu.

Facing difficulties, we must stand tall and not bow our heads.

Tips

usage

挺起 is most commonly used with 胸膛 (chest) or 脊梁 (backbone/spine) to mean standing proud and firm. It often carries a metaphorical meaning of moral strength and resilience.

Stroke Order

挺 tǐng

起 qǐ