The Chinese word 值得 means “worth” or “deserving”. It is commonly used to express the value or worth of something or someone, such as “这个电影很值得看”, which means “This movie is worth watching”. It can also be used to express whether something is worth the effort or expense, such as “这个旅行很值得”, which means “This trip is worth it”. In essence, 值得 is used to convey the idea of something being worth the time, effort, or cost.
Translation
Verb: to be worth, to deserve
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 这本书真的很值得一读 | zhè běn shū zhēn de hěn zhí dé yī dú | This book is really worth reading |
| 这个景点很值得一游 | zhè gè jǐng diǎn hěn zhí dé yī yóu | This scenic spot is well worth a visit |
| 这个电影很值得一看 | zhè gè diàn yǐng hěn zhí dé yī kàn | This movie is definitely worth watching |
| 他的建议值得考虑 | tā de jiàn yì zhí dé kǎo lǜ | His suggestion is worth considering |
| 这个餐厅的菜品很值得尝试 | zhè gè cān tīng de cài pǐn hěn zhí dé cháng shì | The dishes at this restaurant are definitely worth trying |
| 这位老师的课程很值得上 | zhè wèi lǎo shī de kè chéng hěn zhí dé shàng | This teacher’s course is well worth taking |
| 这个展览很值得一看 | zhè gè zhǎn lǎn hěn zhí dé yī kàn | This exhibition is definitely worth seeing |
| 这个投资项目值得考虑 | zhè gè tóu zī xiàng mù zhí dé kǎo lǜ | This investment project is worth considering |
HSK
值得 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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