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值
zhí
value
HSK 4, n, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #1788, Medium
值
zhí
(to be) worth
HSK 4, n, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #1788, Medium
值
zhí
to happen to
HSK 4, n, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #1788, Medium
值
zhí
to be on duty
HSK 4, n, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #1788, Medium
值
zhí
price, value, worth
HSK 4, n, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #1788, Medium
zhí(zhi2)zhi T2
1value
2(to be) worth
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March 24, 2026
值zhí(zhi2)
The character 值 (zhí) primarily means 'value' or 'worth'. It can refer to the monetary price of something or the intrinsic value of an item or concept. Additionally, it can denote being on duty or the occurrence of something, reflecting its versatile usage in both everyday and formal contexts.
Strokes10Radical亻Frequency#1788DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of value often extends beyond monetary worth to include moral and social values, reflecting the importance of integrity and duty in personal and professional relationships.
Memory tip
Imagine a price tag (the radical 值) hanging on a shelf, reminding you of the 'value' (zhí) of the item. Visualize a cashier scanning the tag, emphasizing its worth and the duty of providing service.
Meanings of 值
zhí(zhi2)
1value
2(to be) worth
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About 值
值Simplified
10Strokes
亻Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#1788Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
价值 (jiàzhí) vs 值 (zhí): Use 价值 when specifically discussing the concept of 'value' in a philosophical or economic sense, while 值 can refer to 'value' in a more general or practical context.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 值 with 价 (jià), which means 'price'. Remember that 值 focuses more on 'value' and 'worth' rather than just monetary aspects. This word is often used in formal contexts, so be cautious about the tone in which you use it.
HSK Study Tips
Although 值 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it's useful for HSK 3 and above due to its relevance in discussions about worth and duty. Focus on its various meanings and practice with phrases that include this character to deepen understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 值 with similar characters like 价 (jià) or 该 (gāi). For example, saying '这个东西价格很值' (This thing's price is very worth) is incorrect; it should be '这个东西很值钱' (This thing is very valuable).
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值 = 亻 + 直. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 值
IDS Structure⿰亻直
值Full character
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亻ren2
left
直Zhi2
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How to say value in Chinese
“value” in Chinese is值zhí
The character 值 (zhí) primarily means 'value' or 'worth'. It can refer to the monetary price of something or the intrinsic value of an item or concept. Additionally, it can denote being on duty or the occurrence of something, reflecting its versatile usage in both everyday and formal contexts.
When to use 值
Common mistakes include confusing 值 with 价 (jià), which means 'price'. Remember that 值 focuses more on 'value' and 'worth' rather than just monetary aspects. This word is often used in formal contexts, so be cautious about the tone in which you use it.
值 or something close to it
价值 (jiàzhí) vs 值 (zhí): Use 价值 when specifically discussing the concept of 'value' in a philosophical or economic sense, while 值 can refer to 'value' in a more general or practical context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 值 with similar characters like 价 (jià) or 该 (gāi). For example, saying '这个东西价格很值' (This thing's price is very worth) is incorrect; it should be '这个东西很值钱' (This thing is very valuable).
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Grammar patterns of 值
值 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 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.
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Cultural Notes for 值
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The character '值' is composed of the radical for 'person' (人) and the character for 'value'. This reflects the importance of people in determining value in Chinese culture.
📜Proverb
There's a Chinese saying: '一分价钱一分货', meaning 'you get what you pay for'. This relates closely to the concept of '值' in understanding the worth of goods.
Word Family of 值
Words containing this character20
值得zhídéto be worth
价值jiàzhívalue價值
值zhívalue
值钱zhíqiánvaluable值錢
值班zhíbānon duty
升值shēngzhíto rise in value昇值
价值观jiàzhíguānsystem of values價值觀
增值zēngzhíto increase in value
产值chǎnzhívalue of output產值
净值jìngzhínet value淨值
有价值yǒujiàzhívaluable有價值
数值shùzhínumerical value數值
正值zhèngzhíhonest
总值zǒngzhítotal value總值
总产值zǒngchǎnzhígross product總產值
充值chōngzhíto recharge (money onto a card)
贬值biǎnzhíto devaluate貶值
不值得bùzhídeunworthy
面值miànzhíface value
增值税zēngzhíshuìvalue-added tax (VAT)增值稅
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Frequently asked questions about 值
While 值 (zhí) generally refers to the worth or value of something, 价值 (jiàzhí) specifically refers to the concept of value as a broader philosophical or economic term. 值 is often used in everyday conversations, while 价值 may be used in more formal or academic contexts.
Yes, 值 (zhí) can be used in various contexts, including monetary value, duty, or even in expressions related to events occurring. For example, in a sentence about a job, you might say '工作很值' (Gōngzuò hěn zhí), meaning 'The work is worthwhile.'
值 (zhí) means 'value' or 'worth' in Chinese. It is used to express the concept of something having a certain value or being worth a specific amount. Additionally, it can denote being on duty or serving a purpose.
You can use 值 (zhí) to express worth by saying something like '这个东西值很多钱' (Zhège dōngxī zhí hěn duō qián), which means 'This item is worth a lot of money.' It can also be used in contexts related to duty, for example, '我今天值班' (Wǒ jīntiān zhí bān), meaning 'I am on duty today.'
You can use 值 to express worth, such as in '这个东西值多少钱?' (How much is this worth?).
Yes, but it's more commonly used in formal contexts, especially when discussing value or duty.
Common phrases include '价值' (value), '值钱' (valuable), and '值班' (on duty).
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