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March 24, 2026
值得zhídé(zhi2de2)
值得 (zhí dé) means 'to be worth' or 'to deserve.' It is commonly used to express that something has value, either in a material sense or in terms of effort and merit. This word is often used in phrases that evaluate the worthiness of actions, experiences, or objects.
Frequency#995DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of worth often extends beyond monetary value to include moral and social dimensions, such as the worth of an individual’s efforts in family and community contexts.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'value' scale with a heavy '值' (zhí) on one side and a 'deserving' trophy on the other side, representing '得' (dé). Together, they balance perfectly, reminding you that something is worth it when it deserves recognition.
Meanings of 值得
zhídé(zhi2de2)
1to be worth
2to deserve
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
值得 (zhídé) vs 应该 (yīnggāi) — use 值得 when expressing worth or merit, while 应该 indicates obligation or necessity.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'value' scale with a heavy '值' (zhí) on one side and a 'deserving' trophy on the other side, representing '得' (dé). Together, they balance perfectly, reminding you that something is worth it when it deserves recognition.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 值得 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. It is generally used in informal contexts, but can also appear in more formal evaluations. A common collocation is '值得学习' (zhí dé xué xí), meaning 'worth learning.'
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 4 word, 值得 connects to other words relating to value and assessment. Focus on how it can be used in sentences that express opinions or evaluations, such as '这个电影值得看' (This movie is worth watching).
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of worth often extends beyond monetary value to include moral and social dimensions, such as the worth of an individual’s efforts in family and community contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use the correct tones, saying 'zhide' instead of 'zhí dé.' Another common mistake is misusing it in phrases, such as saying '值得看电影' instead of the correct '看电影值得.'
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Grammar Patterns of 值得
值得 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Far? A bit far is fine — the scenery makes it worth going.
Example Sentences for 值得 (10)
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1
人群为了被视为最值得拥有的物品涌入屋里。
rén qún wéi le bèi shì wéi zuì zhí dé yōng yǒu de wù pǐn yǒng rù wū lǐ。
The crowd moved indoors for what were deemed the most desirable items.
2
戴维斯先生的这番话值得大家停下来思考一下。
dài wéi sī xiān shēng de zhè fān huà zhí dé dà jiā tíng xià lái sī kǎo yī xià。
It is worth pausing to consider these statements from Mr Davies.
3
尽管是10年前出版的，这本书仍值得大力推荐。
jìn guǎn shì10 10 nián qián chū bǎn， de ， zhè běn shū réng zhí dé dà lì。
Though ten years old, this book is highly recommended.
4
他的礼物是很友好的表示，这值得称赞。
tā de lǐ wù shì hěn yǒu hǎo de biǎo shì， ， zhè zhí dé chēng。
His gift was an extremely kind gesture. Credit where credit's due.
5
这家公司的主管们觉得他值得栽培。
zhè jiā gōng sī de zhǔ guǎn mén jué dé tā zhí dé zāi péi。
The directors of this company feel he's worth every penny.
6
你是个好女孩儿，莱蒂，你的善良值得称赞。
nǐ shì gè hǎo nǚ hái ér， ， lái， dì ， nǐ de shàn liáng zhí dé。
You're a nice girl, Lettie, and your kind heart does you credit.
7
它们值得拥有，但是不能因此放弃更好的服务。
tā mén zhí dé yōng yǒu， ， dàn shì bù néng yīn cǐ fàng qì gēng hǎo de fú。
They are worth having but not at the expense of better services.
8
他确实不值得她对他那么好.
tā què shí bù zhí dé tā duì tā nà mó hǎo.
He didn't really deserve ( that ) she should be so kind to him.
9
如果带着闹钟让你感到心里踏实，那就值得携带。
rú guǒ dài zháo nào zhōng ràng nǐ gǎn dào xīn lǐ tà shí， ， nà jiù zhí dé xié。
If an alarm gives you that feeling of security, then it'sworth carrying.
10
到20岁时，他就会认识华盛顿所有值得认识的人。
dào20 20 suì， shí ， tā jiù huì rèn shí huá shèng dùn suǒ yǒu zhí dé rèn shí。
By the time he's twenty he'll know everyone worth knowing in Washington.
Cultural Notes for 值得
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of worth often extends beyond monetary value to include moral and social dimensions, such as the worth of an individual’s efforts in family and community contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions about 值得
You can say '这本书值得一读' (This book is worth reading) to express that the book has value.
Yes, 值得 can refer to both tangible items and intangible experiences or efforts.
While it is often used informally, 值得 can also appear in more formal evaluations, depending on the context.
