How to say “worth doing” in Chinese with 值得 (zhídé)
值得 (zhídé) + Verb Phrase
值得 (zhí dé) — worth doing
值得 (zhídé) + Verb Phrase
HSK 4Verb phrases值得 (zhí dé) — worth doing
Rule structure
值得 (zhídé) means "to be worth, to deserve". It is often followed by a verb phrase. The negative form is 不值得 (bù zhídé).
Rule structure
值得 (zhídé) means "to be worth, to deserve". It is often followed by a verb phrase. The negative form is 不值得 (bù zhídé).
Examples
这部电影值得一看。
Zhè bù diànyǐng zhídé yī kàn.
This movie is worth watching.
Examples
这部电影值得一看。
Zhè bù diànyǐng zhídé yī kàn.
This movie is worth watching.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “worth doing” in Chinese with 值得?
Use the structure: 值得 (zhídé) + Verb Phrase. For example: 这部电影值得一看。 — “This movie is worth watching.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
这部电影值得一看。 — “This movie is worth watching.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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