Definitions
adv. To a fairly large degree, but not extremely.
相当；颇
adv. Completely or to the greatest possible degree.
完全；十分
Example
The soup is quite spicy, but I like it.
这汤挺辣的，不过我喜欢。
Although cycling is quite popular among students, inadequate infrastructure prevents many commuters from choosing this sustainable option.
虽然骑行在学生中颇受欢迎，但基础设施不足使许多通勤者无法选择这种可持续的出行方式。
Collocations
- quite good
- quite a few
- quite different
- not quite
Usage tip
quite good常指相当好；quite impossible指完全不可能。
FAQ
- What does quite mean?
- To a fairly large degree, but not extremely. Completely or to the greatest possible degree.
- How is quite pronounced?
- UK /kwaɪt/, US /kwaɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
