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March 24, 2026
价值(價值)jiàzhí(jia4zhi2)
价值 (jiàzhí) refers to the concept of value or worth, both in a tangible sense, such as the price of an item, and in a more abstract sense, such as ethical or cultural values. It is commonly used in discussions around economics, philosophy, and personal beliefs, emphasizing what is deemed important or valuable in various contexts.
Strokes16Frequency#1610DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 价值 extends beyond monetary worth to encompass moral and social values, reflecting the Confucian emphasis on ethics and duty. Discussions around 价值 often involve community welfare and collective interests, not just individual gain.
Memory Tip
Think of 价 (jià) as 'price' and 值 (zhí) as 'to be worth'. Imagine a scale balancing money (representing price) on one side and principles (representing values) on the other. This imagery helps link the character's form to its meaning, highlighting both monetary and ethical dimensions.
Meanings of 价值
jiàzhí(jia4zhi2)
1value
2worth
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About 价值
价值Simplified
價值Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1610Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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价值 (jiàzhí) vs 价格 (jiàgé): Use 价值 when discussing worth or importance in a broader sense, while 价格 specifically refers to the monetary price of an item.
Usage Notes
A common mistake is confusing 价值 with 价格 (jiàgé), which specifically means 'price'. 价值 is more abstract, while 价格 is tangible. Be mindful of the formal context where 价值 is often used in academic discussions or writings about ethics and philosophy.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 价值 can be connected to other words related to economics and ethics that students have learned, such as 经济 (jīngjì, economy) and 道德 (dàodé, morality). Focus on using 价值 in sentences discussing both material and non-material worth.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 价值 when referring to 'price' instead of 'value'. For example, saying '这个东西的价值是十元' (This thing's value is ten yuan) should be corrected to '这个东西的价格是十元' (This thing's price is ten yuan).
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价值 (jiàzhí) refers to the concept of value or worth, both in a tangible sense, such as the price of an item, and in a more abstract sense, such as ethical or cultural values. It is commonly used in discussions around economics, philosophy, and personal beliefs, emphasizing what is deemed important or valuable in various contexts.
When to use 价值
A common mistake is confusing 价值 with 价格 (jiàgé), which specifically means 'price'. 价值 is more abstract, while 价格 is tangible. Be mindful of the formal context where 价值 is often used in academic discussions or writings about ethics and philosophy.
价值 or something close to it
价值 (jiàzhí) vs 价格 (jiàgé): Use 价值 when discussing worth or importance in a broader sense, while 价格 specifically refers to the monetary price of an item.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 价值 when referring to 'price' instead of 'value'. For example, saying '这个东西的价值是十元' (This thing's value is ten yuan) should be corrected to '这个东西的价格是十元' (This thing's price is ten yuan).
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Grammar Patterns of 价值
价值 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 3 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.
