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Expressing "to be worth" doing with 值得 ("zhi2de2")

值得 zhídé

Verb
HSK 4

Structure

值得 + Verb / Verb Phrase (Verb Phrase +) 值得

Definition

表示做某事有价值、有意义或划算。

Indicates that doing something is valuable, meaningful, or worth the effort.

Usage

用于形容词或动词前，表示某事物值得进行或拥有。常接动词短语或名词。

Used before adjectives or verbs to indicate that something is worth doing or having. Often followed by a verb phrase or noun.

Examples

  • 1 这个地方值得一去。 (This place is worth a visit.)
  • 2 他的努力值得表扬。 (His efforts are worthy of praise.)
  • 3 这本书值得一读。 (This book is worth reading.)
  • 4 这个价格值得考虑。 (This price is worth considering.)
  • 5 虽然很累，但值得。 (Although it's tiring, it's worth it.)
  • 6 这个项目值得投资。 (This project is worth investing in.)
  • 7 她的建议值得听取。 (Her advice is worth listening to.)
  • 8 为梦想付出是值得的。 (Paying for your dreams is worth it.)

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