挺直 (tǐng zhí) — to straighten (one's back, body, posture, etc.)

Definition

挺直 means 'to straighten' specifically the body — back, spine, or posture — usually to stand tall or correct a slouch. Pairs with body parts like 腰, 身体, 腰板.

verb

to straighten (one's back, body, posture, etc.)

Examples

挺直，。
Tā tǐng zhí le shēn tǐ, ràng zì jǐ xiǎn de gèng gāo.
He straightened his body to make himself look taller.
挺直。
Zuò jiǔ le yào tǐng zhí yí xià yāo.
After sitting for a long time, you should straighten your back a bit.
挺直，。
Tā tǐng zhí le yāo bǎn, dà bù zǒu jìn fáng jiān.
He straightened his back and walked into the room with big strides.