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.
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