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    Expressing "worth doing" with 值得 (zhídé)

    HSK 4
    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 值得 + Verb

    Explanation

    值得 (zhídé) means "to be worth" or "to deserve" and is used to express that an action or experience is worthwhile. It is placed before a verb or verb phrase to indicate that the effort, time, or cost involved is justified. This word is very common in recommendations and evaluations.

    Examples

    • 这部电影很值得看，故事特别感人。

      zhè bù diànyǐng hěn zhíde kàn, gùshi tèbié gǎnrén.

      This movie is well worth watching — the story is especially touching.

    • 这个地方值得去一趟，风景太美了。

      zhège dìfāng zhíde qù yī tàng, fēngjǐng tài měi le.

      This place is worth a visit — the scenery is so beautiful.

    • 为了健康，每天运动半小时是值得的。

      wèile jiànkāng, měitiān yùndòng bàn xiǎoshí shì zhíde de.

      For the sake of your health, exercising half an hour every day is worth it.

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