挺
Meaning
挺 is an adverb meaning “quite”, “rather”, “pretty”. Close to 很 in meaning, but far more natural in spoken Chinese.
Basic structure
Subject + 挺 + Adjective + 的
Subject + 挺 + Verb + 的
With adjectives
他们问的问题都挺容易的
这家店的东西挺好的，我经常来这儿买东西
With verbs
挺 can also modify verbs, especially ones expressing feeling or preference such as 喜欢.
我挺喜欢这个地方的，周围环境比以前住的地方安静很多
挺 vs. 很
今天很冷
今天挺冷的
很 → neutral, the default intensifier.
挺 → more conversational, often for a positive impression.
Quick rule
挺 + Adjective + 的 → quite / pretty
挺漂亮的
挺容易的
挺好的
挺 ≈ 很
Mostly spoken Chinese.
Most common pattern: 挺 + Adjective + 的