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贵 (guì) - use 值钱 when referring to the value of an item in terms of worth, while 贵 emphasizes the high price or cost of something.
Be cautious not to confuse 值钱 with 便宜 (pián yí), which means 'cheap' or 'inexpensive.' This term is generally used in informal contexts, but can also be appropriate in formal discussions about value. Common collocations include '值钱的东西' (valuable items) and '值钱的投资' (valuable investments).
While 值钱 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, it aligns with themes of value and commerce found in HSK 4. Students should focus on related financial terms and the concept of worth to enhance their understanding of this term's usage.
Learners often confuse 值钱 with 昂贵 (áng guì), which specifically means 'expensive.' For example, saying '这本书是值钱的' (This book is valuable) when it might be more appropriate to say '这本书很昂贵' (This book is very expensive) can lead to misunderstandings.
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How to say valuable in Chinese
“valuable” in Chinese is值钱
值钱 (zhí qián) refers to something that has significant monetary value, is costly, or is considered valuable in a broader sense. It is commonly used to describe items, assets, or concepts that hold worth either financially or emotionally, often in contexts related to investment or personal belongings.
When to use 值钱
Be cautious not to confuse 值钱 with 便宜 (pián yí), which means 'cheap' or 'inexpensive.' This term is generally used in informal contexts, but can also be appropriate in formal discussions about value. Common collocations include '值钱的东西' (valuable items) and '值钱的投资' (valuable investments).
值钱 or something close to it
贵 (guì) - use 值钱 when referring to the value of an item in terms of worth, while 贵 emphasizes the high price or cost of something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 值钱 with 昂贵 (áng guì), which specifically means 'expensive.' For example, saying '这本书是值钱的' (This book is valuable) when it might be more appropriate to say '这本书很昂贵' (This book is very expensive) can lead to misunderstandings.
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Common confusions with 值钱
Similar sound and shape, but different meanings.
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Usage Notes for 值钱
Ensure that 值钱 is used to describe the value of objects and not people.
这件衣服很值钱。
This piece of clothing is very valuable.
Use 值钱 to modify nouns, typically following the noun it describes.
这幅画值钱。
This painting is valuable.
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这件衣服很____。
This piece of clothing is very valuable.
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You can say, '这件艺术品很值钱' (This piece of art is very valuable).
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