This is the 791st most frequent Chinese word.
挺
"挺" means "quite," "very," or "to stand upright." It can also indicate praise or approval in context.
挺 is used here to mean 'quite' or 'rather', giving a moderate level of emphasis to the adjective 'nice-looking'.
这件衣服挺好看的。
This piece of clothing looks quite nice.
挺 in this sentence is a verb that means 'to straighten,' indicating the action of straightening one's body.
他挺直了腰杆，表示自信。
He straightened up, showing confidence.
挺 is used here to express 'quite,' emphasizing the satisfactory nature of your recent performance.