挺起 (tǐng qǐ) — to raise up (one's head, chest, etc.); to leap up (to one's feet)
Definition
A separable verb (离合词) meaning to raise or straighten part of the body — chest, back, waist — often with a sense of resolve. Insert other elements between 挺 and 起, as in 挺直胸膛.
verb
to raise up (one's head, chest, etc.)to leap up (to one's feet)
Examples
- 挺起，。Tā tǐng qǐ le xiōng táng, xiǎn de hěn zì xìn.He raised his chest, looking very confident.
- ，挺起。Tā tīng dào hǎo xiāo xi, lì kè tǐng qǐ le shēn zi.He heard the good news and immediately straightened up.
- 挺起，。Wǒ men yào tǐng qǐ yāo gǎn, yǒng gǎn miàn duì kùn nan.We must stand up straight and bravely face difficulties.
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