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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "to be worth" with 值 (zhí)

    Comparison
    Degree & Intensity

    Structure

    值 + 得 + Verb / 值 + Amount

    Explanation

    值 (zhí) is a verb meaning "to be worth" or "to be of value." It is commonly used in the phrase 值得 (to be worth doing) followed by a verb. On its own, 值 can express whether something is a good deal or has sufficient value.

    Examples

    • 这件衣服打折后才五十块，太值了！

      Zhè jiàn yīfu dǎzhé hòu cái wǔshí kuài, tài zhí le!

      This piece of clothing is only fifty yuan after the discount, what a deal!

    • 这部电影值得看，剧情特别精彩。

      Zhè bù diànyǐng zhíde kàn, jùqíng tèbié jīngcǎi.

      This movie is worth watching, the plot is really wonderful.

    • 花这么多钱买个包，你觉得值吗？

      Huā zhème duō qián mǎi gè bāo, nǐ juéde zhí ma?

      Spending so much money on a bag, do you think it's worth it?