HSK 4

值得 V

zhíde V

is worth

Structure

Subject + 值得 + Verb/Verb Phrase

How it works

The word '值得' (zhíde) is used as a verb to indicate that an action or a result is worth the effort, time, or money spent. It is typically followed by a verb or a verb phrase to show that the object of the sentence deserves that specific action.

Examples

这部电影非常感人，值得看一遍。

Zhè bù diànyǐng fēicháng gǎnrén, zhíde kàn yí biàn.

This movie is very touching; it's worth watching once.

虽然那个地方很远，但是风景很美，值得去。

Suīrán nàge dìfāng hěn yuǎn, dànshì fēngjǐng hěn měi, zhíde qù.

Although that place is far, the scenery is beautiful and it's worth going.

这个建议很有价值，值得我们讨论。

Zhège jiànyì hěn yǒu jiàzhí, zhíde wǒmen tǎolùn.

This suggestion is very valuable and worth our discussion.

Common mistakes

Using '值得' before an adjective alone (e.g., saying '这件衣服值得贵'). It must be followed by an action (verb).

Tip

If you want to say something is 'not worth it,' simply add '不' before '值得' (不值得).

More HSK 4 grammar

不仅 S1……，S2 也……V 完从来不 V 刚 + V + DURATION 即使……也……(在) N 上正好 V 得正好

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