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值得
zhídé
to be worth
HSK 4, v, 21 strokes, rank #995, Medium
值得
zhídé
to deserve
HSK 4, v, 21 strokes, rank #995, Medium
zhídé(zhi2de2)zhi de T2
1to be worth
2to deserve
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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.
Strokes21Frequency#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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About 值得
值得Simplified
21Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#995Frequency Rank
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.
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).
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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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.
When to use 值得
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.'
值得 or something close to it
值得 (zhídé) vs 应该 (yīnggāi) — use 值得 when expressing worth or merit, while 应该 indicates obligation or necessity.
What learners get wrong
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.
